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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.14, 2,295.73 and 652.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.14, 2,295.73 and 652.61 is: 979.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.14 : 2,295.73 = 652.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.14/2,295.73 = 652.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.14x = 2,295.73 × 652.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.14x = 1,498,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,206.33/1,530.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.13

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