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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.58, 2,296.06 and 1,122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.58, 2,296.06 and 1,122.34 is: 1,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.58 : 2,296.06 = 1,122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.58/2,296.06 = 1,122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.58x = 2,296.06 × 1,122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.58x = 2,576,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,959.98/1,530.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.65

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