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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.53, 2,297.31 and 607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.53, 2,297.31 and 607.31 is: 910.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.53 : 2,297.31 = 607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.53/2,297.31 = 607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.53x = 2,297.31 × 607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.53x = 1,395,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,179.34/1,531.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.97

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