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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.76, 2,293.13 and 663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.76, 2,293.13 and 663 is: 994.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.76 : 2,293.13 = 663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.76/2,293.13 = 663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.76x = 2,293.13 × 663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.76x = 1,520,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,346.85/1,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.50

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