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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.61, 2,294.44 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.61, 2,294.44 and 375.36 is: 563.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.61 : 2,294.44 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.61/2,294.44 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.61x = 2,294.44 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.61x = 861,241.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,241.00/1,529.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.05

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