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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.56, 2,295.63 and 986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.56, 2,295.63 and 986.56 is: 1,479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.56 : 2,295.63 = 986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.56/2,295.63 = 986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.56x = 2,295.63 × 986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.56x = 2,264,770.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,770.99/1,530.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.70

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