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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.08, 2,291.83 and 707.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.08, 2,291.83 and 707.40 is: 1,060.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.08 : 2,291.83 = 707.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.08/2,291.83 = 707.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.08x = 2,291.83 × 707.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.08x = 1,621,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,238.77/1,529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.27

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