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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.65, 2,296.02 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.65, 2,296.02 and 606.39 is: 909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.65 : 2,296.02 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.65/2,296.02 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.65x = 2,296.02 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.65x = 1,392,283.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,283.57/1,530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.61

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