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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.69, 2,296.24 and 607.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.69, 2,296.24 and 607.90 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.69 : 2,296.24 = 607.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.69/2,296.24 = 607.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.69x = 2,296.24 × 607.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.69x = 1,395,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395,884.30/1,531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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