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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.08, 2,293.50 and 1,118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.08, 2,293.50 and 1,118.60 is: 1,676.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.08 : 2,293.50 = 1,118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.08/2,293.50 = 1,118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.08x = 2,293.50 × 1,118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.08x = 2,565,509.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,565,509.10/1,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.72

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