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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.60, 2,293.63 and 905.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.60, 2,293.63 and 905.54 is: 1,357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.60 : 2,293.63 = 905.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.60/2,293.63 = 905.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.60x = 2,293.63 × 905.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.60x = 2,076,959.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,959.98/1,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.84

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