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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.95, 2,293.21 and 604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.95, 2,293.21 and 604.27 is: 906.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.95 : 2,293.21 = 604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.95/2,293.21 = 604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.95x = 2,293.21 × 604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.95x = 1,385,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,718.01/1,528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.32

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