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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.39, 2,291.97 and 797.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.39, 2,291.97 and 797.45 is: 1,195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.39 : 2,291.97 = 797.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.39/2,291.97 = 797.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.39x = 2,291.97 × 797.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.39x = 1,827,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,720.02/1,529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.07

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