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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.56, 2,295.30 and 434.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.56, 2,295.30 and 434.60 is: 651.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.56 : 2,295.30 = 434.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.56/2,295.30 = 434.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.56x = 2,295.30 × 434.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.56x = 997,537.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,537.38/1,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.75

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