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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.13, 2,296.89 and 942.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.13, 2,296.89 and 942.32 is: 1,409.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.13 : 2,296.89 = 942.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.13/2,296.89 = 942.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.13x = 2,296.89 × 942.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.13x = 2,164,393.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,393.90/1,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.91

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