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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.32, 2,290.32 and 796.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.32, 2,290.32 and 796.35 is: 1,193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.32 : 2,290.32 = 796.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.32/2,290.32 = 796.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.32x = 2,290.32 × 796.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.32x = 1,823,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,823,896.33/1,528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.40

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