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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530, 2,294.25 and 489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530, 2,294.25 and 489.74 is: 734.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530 : 2,294.25 = 489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530/2,294.25 = 489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530x = 2,294.25 × 489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530x = 1,123,574.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,574.52/1,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.36

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