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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.09, 2,293.31 and 1,065.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.09, 2,293.31 and 1,065.35 is: 1,596.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.09 : 2,293.31 = 1,065.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.09/2,293.31 = 1,065.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.09x = 2,293.31 × 1,065.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.09x = 2,443,186.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,443,186.21/1,530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.76

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