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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.28, 2,111.81 and 867.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.28, 2,111.81 and 867.08 is: 1,196.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.28 : 2,111.81 = 867.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.28/2,111.81 = 867.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.28x = 2,111.81 × 867.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.28x = 1,831,108.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,108.21/1,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.58

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