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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.22, 2,295.71 and 1,009.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.22, 2,295.71 and 1,009.67 is: 1,515.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.22 : 2,295.71 = 1,009.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.22/2,295.71 = 1,009.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.22x = 2,295.71 × 1,009.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.22x = 2,317,896.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,896.78/1,529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.73

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