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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.72, 2,295.12 and 605.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.72, 2,295.12 and 605.87 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.72 : 2,295.12 = 605.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.72/2,295.12 = 605.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.72x = 2,295.12 × 605.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.72x = 1,390,532.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,532.88/1,530.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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