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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.56, 2,112.02 and 867.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.56, 2,112.02 and 867.41 is: 1,196.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.56 : 2,112.02 = 867.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.56/2,112.02 = 867.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.56x = 2,112.02 × 867.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.56x = 1,831,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,976.71/1,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.94

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