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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.99, 2,296.48 and 435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.99, 2,296.48 and 435.37 is: 653.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.99 : 2,296.48 = 435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.99/2,296.48 = 435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.99x = 2,296.48 × 435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.99x = 999,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,818.50/1,530.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.05

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