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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.66, 2,292.96 and 604.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.66, 2,292.96 and 604.72 is: 906.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.66 : 2,292.96 = 604.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.66/2,292.96 = 604.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.66x = 2,292.96 × 604.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.66x = 1,386,598.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,598.77/1,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.48

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