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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.23, 2,294.93 and 434.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.23, 2,294.93 and 434.67 is: 651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.23 : 2,294.93 = 434.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.23/2,294.93 = 434.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.23x = 2,294.93 × 434.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.23x = 997,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,529.70/1,530.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.88

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