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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.57, 2,295.14 and 1,237.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.57, 2,295.14 and 1,237.35 is: 1,855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.57 : 2,295.14 = 1,237.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.57/2,295.14 = 1,237.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.57x = 2,295.14 × 1,237.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.57x = 2,839,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,894.57/1,530.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.45

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