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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.68, 2,294.08 and 605.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.68, 2,294.08 and 605.22 is: 907.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.68 : 2,294.08 = 605.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.68/2,294.08 = 605.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.68x = 2,294.08 × 605.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.68x = 1,388,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,423.10/1,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.66

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