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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.32, 2,291.12 and 1,118.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.32, 2,291.12 and 1,118.64 is: 1,675.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.32 : 2,291.12 = 1,118.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.32/2,291.12 = 1,118.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.32x = 2,291.12 × 1,118.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.32x = 2,562,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,562,938.48/1,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.87

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