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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.88, 2,293.30 and 374.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.88, 2,293.30 and 374.64 is: 561.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.88 : 2,293.30 = 374.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.88/2,293.30 = 374.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.88x = 2,293.30 × 374.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.88x = 859,161.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,161.91/1,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.96

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