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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.28, 2,295.42 and 504.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.28, 2,295.42 and 504.28 is: 756.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.28 : 2,295.42 = 504.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.28/2,295.42 = 504.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.28x = 2,295.42 × 504.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.28x = 1,157,534.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,534.40/1,530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.42

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