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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.41, 2,300.13 and 804.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.41, 2,300.13 and 804.41 is: 1,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.41 : 2,300.13 = 804.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.41/2,300.13 = 804.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.41x = 2,300.13 × 804.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.41x = 1,850,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,247.57/1,533.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.62

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