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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.68, 2,294.48 and 375.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.68, 2,294.48 and 375.42 is: 563.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.68 : 2,294.48 = 375.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.68/2,294.48 = 375.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.68x = 2,294.48 × 375.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.68x = 861,393.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,393.68/1,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.12

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