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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.74, 2,297.70 and 665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.74, 2,297.70 and 665.76 is: 998.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.74 : 2,297.70 = 665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.74/2,297.70 = 665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.74x = 2,297.70 × 665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.74x = 1,529,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,716.75/1,531.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.68

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