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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.83, 2,293.08 and 604.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.83, 2,293.08 and 604.26 is: 906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.83 : 2,293.08 = 604.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.83/2,293.08 = 604.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.83x = 2,293.08 × 604.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.83x = 1,385,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,616.52/1,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.32

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