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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.59, 2,306.25 and 613.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.59, 2,306.25 and 613.97 is: 921.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.59 : 2,306.25 = 613.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.59/2,306.25 = 613.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.59x = 2,306.25 × 613.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.59x = 1,415,968.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,968.31/1,536.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.50

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