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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.24, 2,294.88 and 434.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.24, 2,294.88 and 434.64 is: 651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.24 : 2,294.88 = 434.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.24/2,294.88 = 434.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.24x = 2,294.88 × 434.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.24x = 997,446.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,446.64/1,530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.82

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