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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,503.69, 2,255.12 and 529.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,503.69, 2,255.12 and 529.66 is: 794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,503.69 : 2,255.12 = 529.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,503.69/2,255.12 = 529.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,503.69x = 2,255.12 × 529.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,503.69x = 1,194,446.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,446.86/1,503.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.34

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