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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.28, 2,255.68 and 530.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.28, 2,255.68 and 530.24 is: 795.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.28 : 2,255.68 = 530.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.28/2,255.68 = 530.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.28x = 2,255.68 × 530.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.28x = 1,196,051.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,051.76/1,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.10

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