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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.01, 2,110.62 and 1,058.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.01, 2,110.62 and 1,058.35 is: 1,459.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.01 : 2,110.62 = 1,058.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.01/2,110.62 = 1,058.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.01x = 2,110.62 × 1,058.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.01x = 2,233,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,774.68/1,530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.97

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