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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.90, 2,114.10 and 1,251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.90, 2,114.10 and 1,251.45 is: 1,728.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.90 : 2,114.10 = 1,251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.90/2,114.10 = 1,251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.90x = 2,114.10 × 1,251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.90x = 2,645,690.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,645,690.45/1,530.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.19

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