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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.46, 2,256.68 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.46, 2,256.68 and 530.32 is: 795.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.46 : 2,256.68 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.46/2,256.68 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.46x = 2,256.68 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.46x = 1,196,762.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,762.54/1,504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.48

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