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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.14, 2,293.68 and 374.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.14, 2,293.68 and 374.89 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.14 : 2,293.68 = 374.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.14/2,293.68 = 374.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.14x = 2,293.68 × 374.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.14x = 859,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,877.70/1,529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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