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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.47, 2,295.02 and 1,166.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.47, 2,295.02 and 1,166.46 is: 1,750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.47 : 2,295.02 = 1,166.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.47/2,295.02 = 1,166.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.47x = 2,295.02 × 1,166.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.47x = 2,677,049.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,049.03/1,529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.31

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