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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.29, 2,297.02 and 914.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.29, 2,297.02 and 914.21 is: 1,373.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.29 : 2,297.02 = 914.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.29/2,297.02 = 914.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.29x = 2,297.02 × 914.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.29x = 2,099,958.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,958.65/1,529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.16

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