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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.54, 2,294.40 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.54, 2,294.40 and 663.92 is: 995.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.54 : 2,294.40 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.54/2,294.40 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.54x = 2,294.40 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.54x = 1,523,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,298.05/1,529.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.92

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