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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.59, 2,297.39 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.59, 2,297.39 and 665.91 is: 998.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.59 : 2,297.39 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.59/2,297.39 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.59x = 2,297.39 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.59x = 1,529,846.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,846.78/1,531.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.86

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