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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.93, 2,297.35 and 710.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.93, 2,297.35 and 710.05 is: 1,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.93 : 2,297.35 = 710.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.93/2,297.35 = 710.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.93x = 2,297.35 × 710.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.93x = 1,631,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,233.37/1,531.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.82

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