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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.86, 2,294.10 and 663.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.86, 2,294.10 and 663.78 is: 996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.86 : 2,294.10 = 663.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.86/2,294.10 = 663.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.86x = 2,294.10 × 663.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.86x = 1,522,777.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,777.70/1,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.02

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