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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.24, 2,294.68 and 708.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.24, 2,294.68 and 708.32 is: 1,062.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.24 : 2,294.68 = 708.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.24/2,294.68 = 708.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.24x = 2,294.68 × 708.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.24x = 1,625,367.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,367.74/1,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.17

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