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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.89, 2,297.04 and 751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.89, 2,297.04 and 751.55 is: 1,126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.89 : 2,297.04 = 751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.89/2,297.04 = 751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.89x = 2,297.04 × 751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.89x = 1,726,328.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,328.93/1,531.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.93

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