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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.53, 2,302.11 and 610.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.53, 2,302.11 and 610.17 is: 915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.53 : 2,302.11 = 610.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.53/2,302.11 = 610.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.53x = 2,302.11 × 610.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.53x = 1,404,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,678.46/1,534.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.38

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