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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.59, 2,294.40 and 375.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.59, 2,294.40 and 375.34 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.59 : 2,294.40 = 375.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.59/2,294.40 = 375.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.59x = 2,294.40 × 375.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.59x = 861,180.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,180.10/1,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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