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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.31, 2,256.53 and 530.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.31, 2,256.53 and 530.51 is: 795.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.31 : 2,256.53 = 530.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.31/2,256.53 = 530.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.31x = 2,256.53 × 530.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.31x = 1,197,097.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,097.80/1,504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.78

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