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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.50, 2,111.13 and 1,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.50, 2,111.13 and 1,220.74 is: 1,683.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.50 : 2,111.13 = 1,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.50/2,111.13 = 1,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.50x = 2,111.13 × 1,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.50x = 2,577,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,577,140.84/1,530.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.86

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