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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530, 2,295 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530, 2,295 and 504.08 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530 : 2,295 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530/2,295 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530x = 2,295 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530x = 1,156,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,863.60/1,530
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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