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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.64, 2,292.32 and 616

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.64, 2,292.32 and 616 is: 923.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.64 : 2,292.32 = 616 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.64/2,292.32 = 616/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.64x = 2,292.32 × 616
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.64x = 1,412,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,069.12/1,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.74

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