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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.49, 2,293.68 and 836.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.49, 2,293.68 and 836.12 is: 1,253.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.49 : 2,293.68 = 836.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.49/2,293.68 = 836.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.49x = 2,293.68 × 836.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.49x = 1,917,793.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,793.81/1,530.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.06

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