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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.64, 2,294.43 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.64, 2,294.43 and 503.64 is: 755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.64 : 2,294.43 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.64/2,294.43 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.64x = 2,294.43 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.64x = 1,155,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,566.73/1,529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.45

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