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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.46, 2,291.13 and 706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.46, 2,291.13 and 706.62 is: 1,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.46 : 2,291.13 = 706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.46/2,291.13 = 706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.46x = 2,291.13 × 706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.46x = 1,618,958.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,958.28/1,529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.52

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