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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.79, 2,301.09 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.79, 2,301.09 and 711.10 is: 1,066.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.79 : 2,301.09 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.79/2,301.09 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.79x = 2,301.09 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.79x = 1,636,305.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,305.10/1,533.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.84

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