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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.85, 2,292.02 and 604.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.85, 2,292.02 and 604.01 is: 905.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.85 : 2,292.02 = 604.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.85/2,292.02 = 604.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.85x = 2,292.02 × 604.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.85x = 1,384,399.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,399.98/1,528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.52

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