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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.34, 2,293.08 and 1,184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.34, 2,293.08 and 1,184.54 is: 1,774.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.34 : 2,293.08 = 1,184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.34/2,293.08 = 1,184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.34x = 2,293.08 × 1,184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.34x = 2,716,244.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,244.98/1,530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,774.93

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