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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.21, 2,291.42 and 1,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.21, 2,291.42 and 1,183.39 is: 1,773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.21 : 2,291.42 = 1,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.21/2,291.42 = 1,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.21x = 2,291.42 × 1,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.21x = 2,711,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,626.14/1,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.22

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