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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.04, 2,293.74 and 1,123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.04, 2,293.74 and 1,123.32 is: 1,685.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.04 : 2,293.74 = 1,123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.04/2,293.74 = 1,123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.04x = 2,293.74 × 1,123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.04x = 2,576,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,604.02/1,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.11

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