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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.87, 2,295.78 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.87, 2,295.78 and 556.74 is: 834.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.87 : 2,295.78 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.87/2,295.78 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.87x = 2,295.78 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.87x = 1,278,152.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,152.56/1,530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.92

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