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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.76, 2,296.10 and 434.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.76, 2,296.10 and 434.98 is: 652.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.76 : 2,296.10 = 434.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.76/2,296.10 = 434.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.76x = 2,296.10 × 434.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.76x = 998,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,757.58/1,530.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.46

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