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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.05, 2,294.72 and 707.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.05, 2,294.72 and 707.52 is: 1,061.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.05 : 2,294.72 = 707.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.05/2,294.72 = 707.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.05x = 2,294.72 × 707.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.05x = 1,623,556.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,556.76/1,530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.12

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