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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.81, 2,294.91 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.81, 2,294.91 and 593.76 is: 890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.81 : 2,294.91 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.81/2,294.91 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.81x = 2,294.91 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.81x = 1,362,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,625.76/1,530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.13

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