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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.70, 2,294.84 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.70, 2,294.84 and 707.43 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.70 : 2,294.84 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.70/2,294.84 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.70x = 2,294.84 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.70x = 1,623,435.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,435.12/1,529.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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