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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.62, 2,301.08 and 1,040.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.62, 2,301.08 and 1,040.58 is: 1,561.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.62 : 2,301.08 = 1,040.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.62/2,301.08 = 1,040.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.62x = 2,301.08 × 1,040.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.62x = 2,394,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,452.62/1,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.31

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