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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.52, 2,295.74 and 376.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.52, 2,295.74 and 376.24 is: 564.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.52 : 2,295.74 = 376.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.52/2,295.74 = 376.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.52x = 2,295.74 × 376.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.52x = 863,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,749.22/1,530.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.35

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