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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.64, 2,113.13 and 1,154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.64, 2,113.13 and 1,154.62 is: 1,594.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.64 : 2,113.13 = 1,154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.64/2,113.13 = 1,154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.64x = 2,113.13 × 1,154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.64x = 2,439,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,845.82/1,530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.01

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