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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.13, 2,301.95 and 609.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.13, 2,301.95 and 609.66 is: 914.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.13 : 2,301.95 = 609.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.13/2,301.95 = 609.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.13x = 2,301.95 × 609.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.13x = 1,403,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,403.79/1,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.79

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