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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.63, 2,298.26 and 665.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.63, 2,298.26 and 665.88 is: 999.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.63 : 2,298.26 = 665.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.63/2,298.26 = 665.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.63x = 2,298.26 × 665.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.63x = 1,530,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,365.37/1,531.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.17

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