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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.35, 2,293.86 and 542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.35, 2,293.86 and 542 is: 812.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.35 : 2,293.86 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.35/2,293.86 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.35x = 2,293.86 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.35x = 1,243,272.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,272.12/1,529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.94

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