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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.65, 2,295.93 and 606.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.65, 2,295.93 and 606.28 is: 908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.65 : 2,295.93 = 606.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.65/2,295.93 = 606.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.65x = 2,295.93 × 606.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.65x = 1,391,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,970.70/1,531.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.80

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