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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.63, 2,290.14 and 937.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.63, 2,290.14 and 937.81 is: 1,403.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.63 : 2,290.14 = 937.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.63/2,290.14 = 937.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.63x = 2,290.14 × 937.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.63x = 2,147,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,719.06/1,530.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.16

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