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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530, 2,293.17 and 1,065.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530, 2,293.17 and 1,065.26 is: 1,596.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530 : 2,293.17 = 1,065.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530/2,293.17 = 1,065.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530x = 2,293.17 × 1,065.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530x = 2,442,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,828.01/1,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.62

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