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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.86, 2,296.26 and 376.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.86, 2,296.26 and 376.61 is: 564.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.86 : 2,296.26 = 376.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.86/2,296.26 = 376.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.86x = 2,296.26 × 376.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.86x = 864,783.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,783.00/1,530.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.90

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