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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.46, 2,289.30 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.46, 2,289.30 and 795.66 is: 1,193.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.46 : 2,289.30 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.46/2,289.30 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.46x = 2,289.30 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.46x = 1,821,504.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,504.44/1,526.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.29

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