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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,537.94, 2,307.60 and 716.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,537.94, 2,307.60 and 716.46 is: 1,075.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,537.94 : 2,307.60 = 716.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,537.94/2,307.60 = 716.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,537.94x = 2,307.60 × 716.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,537.94x = 1,653,303.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,303.10/1,537.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.01

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