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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.83, 2,309.93 and 617.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.83, 2,309.93 and 617.04 is: 925.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.83 : 2,309.93 = 617.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.83/2,309.93 = 617.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.83x = 2,309.93 × 617.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.83x = 1,425,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,316.12/1,540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.03

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