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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.86, 2,297.76 and 377.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.86, 2,297.76 and 377.61 is: 566.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.86 : 2,297.76 = 377.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.86/2,297.76 = 377.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.86x = 2,297.76 × 377.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.86x = 867,657.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,657.15/1,531.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.41

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