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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.06, 2,297.96 and 608.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.06, 2,297.96 and 608.22 is: 911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.06 : 2,297.96 = 608.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.06/2,297.96 = 608.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.06x = 2,297.96 × 608.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.06x = 1,397,662.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,662.19/1,533.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.68

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