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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.97, 2,300.96 and 609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.97, 2,300.96 and 609.47 is: 914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.97 : 2,300.96 = 609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.97/2,300.96 = 609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.97x = 2,300.96 × 609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.97x = 1,402,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,364.74/1,533.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.21

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