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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.09, 2,295.15 and 605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.09, 2,295.15 and 605.87 is: 908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.09 : 2,295.15 = 605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.09/2,295.15 = 605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.09x = 2,295.15 × 605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.09x = 1,390,568.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,568.27/1,530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.81

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