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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.70, 2,291.54 and 603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.70, 2,291.54 and 603.95 is: 905.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.70 : 2,291.54 = 603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.70/2,291.54 = 603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.70x = 2,291.54 × 603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.70x = 1,383,961.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,961.11/1,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.32

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