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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.32, 2,295.15 and 434.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.32, 2,295.15 and 434.39 is: 651.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.32 : 2,295.15 = 434.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.32/2,295.15 = 434.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.32x = 2,295.15 × 434.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.32x = 996,978.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,978.73/1,530.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.49

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