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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.55, 2,112.17 and 831.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.55, 2,112.17 and 831.92 is: 1,148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.55 : 2,112.17 = 831.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.55/2,112.17 = 831.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.55x = 2,112.17 × 831.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.55x = 1,757,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,152.31/1,530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.06

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