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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.71, 2,293.52 and 906.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.71, 2,293.52 and 906.53 is: 1,357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.71 : 2,293.52 = 906.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.71/2,293.52 = 906.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.71x = 2,293.52 × 906.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.71x = 2,079,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,128.69/1,531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.39

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