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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.08, 2,294.90 and 652.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.08, 2,294.90 and 652.94 is: 979.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.08 : 2,294.90 = 652.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.08/2,294.90 = 652.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.08x = 2,294.90 × 652.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.08x = 1,498,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,432.01/1,530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.32

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