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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.84, 2,108.70 and 1,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.84, 2,108.70 and 1,235.28 is: 1,701.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.84 : 2,108.70 = 1,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.84/2,108.70 = 1,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.84x = 2,108.70 × 1,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.84x = 2,604,834.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604,834.94/1,530.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.57

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