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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.15, 2,301.23 and 794.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.15, 2,301.23 and 794.22 is: 1,191.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.15 : 2,301.23 = 794.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.15/2,301.23 = 794.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.15x = 2,301.23 × 794.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.15x = 1,827,682.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,682.89/1,534.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.33

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