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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.62, 2,297.50 and 557.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.62, 2,297.50 and 557.68 is: 836.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.62 : 2,297.50 = 557.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.62/2,297.50 = 557.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.62x = 2,297.50 × 557.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.62x = 1,281,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,269.80/1,531.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.55

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