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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.37, 2,293.20 and 1,043.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.37, 2,293.20 and 1,043.01 is: 1,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.37 : 2,293.20 = 1,043.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.37/2,293.20 = 1,043.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.37x = 2,293.20 × 1,043.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.37x = 2,391,830.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,830.53/1,529.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.93

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