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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.74, 2,300.60 and 804.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.74, 2,300.60 and 804.74 is: 1,207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.74 : 2,300.60 = 804.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.74/2,300.60 = 804.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.74x = 2,300.60 × 804.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.74x = 1,851,380.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,380.82/1,533.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.10

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