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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.40, 2,291.76 and 1,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.40, 2,291.76 and 1,065.60 is: 1,596.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.40 : 2,291.76 = 1,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.40/2,291.76 = 1,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.40x = 2,291.76 × 1,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.40x = 2,442,099.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,099.46/1,529.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.77

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