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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.01, 2,293.80 and 708.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.01, 2,293.80 and 708.67 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.01 : 2,293.80 = 708.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.01/2,293.80 = 708.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.01x = 2,293.80 × 708.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.01x = 1,625,547.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,547.25/1,530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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