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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.61, 2,118.96 and 906.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.61, 2,118.96 and 906.33 is: 1,250.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.61 : 2,118.96 = 906.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.61/2,118.96 = 906.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.61x = 2,118.96 × 906.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.61x = 1,920,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,920,477.02/1,535.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.63

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