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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.85, 2,112.58 and 832.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.85, 2,112.58 and 832.22 is: 1,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.85 : 2,112.58 = 832.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.85/2,112.58 = 832.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.85x = 2,112.58 × 832.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.85x = 1,758,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,131.33/1,530.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.47

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