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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.51, 2,111.58 and 1,323.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.51, 2,111.58 and 1,323.32 is: 1,822.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.51 : 2,111.58 = 1,323.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.51/2,111.58 = 1,323.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.51x = 2,111.58 × 1,323.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.51x = 2,794,285.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,285.49/1,533.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,822.15

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