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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,536.96, 2,302.38 and 714.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,536.96, 2,302.38 and 714.15 is: 1,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,536.96 : 2,302.38 = 714.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,536.96/2,302.38 = 714.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,536.96x = 2,302.38 × 714.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,536.96x = 1,644,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,244.68/1,536.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.80

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