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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.76, 2,294.94 and 800.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.76, 2,294.94 and 800.20 is: 1,199.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.76 : 2,294.94 = 800.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.76/2,294.94 = 800.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.76x = 2,294.94 × 800.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.76x = 1,836,410.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,410.99/1,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.67

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