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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.93, 2,297.19 and 837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.93, 2,297.19 and 837.48 is: 1,256.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.93 : 2,297.19 = 837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.93/2,297.19 = 837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.93x = 2,297.19 × 837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.93x = 1,923,850.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,850.68/1,530.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.65

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