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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.65, 2,295.78 and 435.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.65, 2,295.78 and 435.11 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.65 : 2,295.78 = 435.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.65/2,295.78 = 435.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.65x = 2,295.78 × 435.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.65x = 998,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,916.84/1,530.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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