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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.68, 2,296.92 and 955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.68, 2,296.92 and 955.12 is: 1,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.68 : 2,296.92 = 955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.68/2,296.92 = 955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.68x = 2,296.92 × 955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.68x = 2,193,834.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,834.23/1,529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.18

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