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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.72, 2,306.61 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.72, 2,306.61 and 716.58 is: 1,074.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.72 : 2,306.61 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.72/2,306.61 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.72x = 2,306.61 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.72x = 1,652,870.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,870.59/1,537.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.89

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