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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.74, 2,294.24 and 1,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.74, 2,294.24 and 1,045.71 is: 1,564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.74 : 2,294.24 = 1,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.74/2,294.24 = 1,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.74x = 2,294.24 × 1,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.74x = 2,399,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,104.48/1,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.22

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