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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.32, 2,292.36 and 651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.32, 2,292.36 and 651.62 is: 976.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.32 : 2,292.36 = 651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.32/2,292.36 = 651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.32x = 2,292.36 × 651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.32x = 1,493,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,747.62/1,529.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.74

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