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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.62, 2,295.94 and 504.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.62, 2,295.94 and 504.62 is: 756.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.62 : 2,295.94 = 504.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.62/2,295.94 = 504.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.62x = 2,295.94 × 504.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.62x = 1,158,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,577.24/1,530.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.93

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