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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.40, 2,295.60 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.40, 2,295.60 and 376.14 is: 564.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.40 : 2,295.60 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.40/2,295.60 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.40x = 2,295.60 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.40x = 863,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,466.98/1,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.21

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