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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.28, 2,292.53 and 1,270.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.28, 2,292.53 and 1,270.94 is: 1,905.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.28 : 2,292.53 = 1,270.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.28/2,292.53 = 1,270.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.28x = 2,292.53 × 1,270.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.28x = 2,913,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,650.26/1,529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,905.24

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