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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.76, 2,112.44 and 832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.76, 2,112.44 and 832.12 is: 1,148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.76 : 2,112.44 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.76/2,112.44 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.76x = 2,112.44 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.76x = 1,757,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,803.57/1,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.32

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