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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.63, 2,299.29 and 711.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.63, 2,299.29 and 711.35 is: 1,066.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.63 : 2,299.29 = 711.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.63/2,299.29 = 711.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.63x = 2,299.29 × 711.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.63x = 1,635,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,588.45/1,533.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.48

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