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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.87, 2,296.56 and 605.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.87, 2,296.56 and 605.94 is: 909.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.87 : 2,296.56 = 605.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.87/2,296.56 = 605.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.87x = 2,296.56 × 605.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.87x = 1,391,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,577.57/1,530.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.01

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