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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.56, 2,292.70 and 1,163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.56, 2,292.70 and 1,163.44 is: 1,743.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.56 : 2,292.70 = 1,163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.56/2,292.70 = 1,163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.56x = 2,292.70 × 1,163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.56x = 2,667,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,418.89/1,529.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.91

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