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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,584.54, 2,376.78 and 530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,584.54, 2,376.78 and 530.43 is: 795.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,584.54 : 2,376.78 = 530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,584.54/2,376.78 = 530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,584.54x = 2,376.78 × 530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,584.54x = 1,260,703.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,703.53/1,584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.63

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