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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.56, 2,294.46 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.56, 2,294.46 and 663.48 is: 995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.56 : 2,294.46 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.56/2,294.46 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.56x = 2,294.46 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.56x = 1,522,328.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,328.32/1,528.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.92

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