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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.71, 2,297.21 and 436.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.71, 2,297.21 and 436.05 is: 653.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.71 : 2,297.21 = 436.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.71/2,297.21 = 436.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.71x = 2,297.21 × 436.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.71x = 1,001,698.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,698.42/1,531.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.97

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