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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.89, 2,112.63 and 832.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.89, 2,112.63 and 832.27 is: 1,148.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.89 : 2,112.63 = 832.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.89/2,112.63 = 832.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.89x = 2,112.63 × 832.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.89x = 1,758,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,268.01/1,530.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.53

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