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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.04, 2,295.20 and 434.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.04, 2,295.20 and 434.40 is: 651.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.04 : 2,295.20 = 434.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.04/2,295.20 = 434.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.04x = 2,295.20 × 434.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.04x = 997,034.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,034.88/1,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.64

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