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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.62, 2,298.83 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.62, 2,298.83 and 711.22 is: 1,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.62 : 2,298.83 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.62/2,298.83 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.62x = 2,298.83 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.62x = 1,634,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,962.38/1,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.08

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