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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.64, 2,297.56 and 505.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.64, 2,297.56 and 505.64 is: 758.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.64 : 2,297.56 = 505.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.64/2,297.56 = 505.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.64x = 2,297.56 × 505.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.64x = 1,161,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,738.24/1,531.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.49

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