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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,534.56, 2,300.20 and 755.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,534.56, 2,300.20 and 755.08 is: 1,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,534.56 : 2,300.20 = 755.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,534.56/2,300.20 = 755.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,534.56x = 2,300.20 × 755.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,534.56x = 1,736,835.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,835.02/1,534.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.81

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