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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.74, 2,305.48 and 613.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.74, 2,305.48 and 613.02 is: 919.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.74 : 2,305.48 = 613.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.74/2,305.48 = 613.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.74x = 2,305.48 × 613.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.74x = 1,413,305.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,305.35/1,537.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.08

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