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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.39, 2,293.75 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.39, 2,293.75 and 707.22 is: 1,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.39 : 2,293.75 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.39/2,293.75 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.39x = 2,293.75 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.39x = 1,622,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,185.88/1,529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.68

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