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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.55, 2,292.93 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.55, 2,292.93 and 749.20 is: 1,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.55 : 2,292.93 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.55/2,292.93 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.55x = 2,292.93 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.55x = 1,717,863.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,863.16/1,528.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.85

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