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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.32, 2,283.36 and 1,029.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.32, 2,283.36 and 1,029.20 is: 1,541.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.32 : 2,283.36 = 1,029.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.32/2,283.36 = 1,029.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.32x = 2,283.36 × 1,029.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.32x = 2,350,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,350,034.11/1,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.69

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