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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.11, 2,256.47 and 530.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.11, 2,256.47 and 530.89 is: 796.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.11 : 2,256.47 = 530.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.11/2,256.47 = 530.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.11x = 2,256.47 × 530.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.11x = 1,197,942.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,942.25/1,504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.45

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