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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.74, 2,293.36 and 1,268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.74, 2,293.36 and 1,268.92 is: 1,902.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.74 : 2,293.36 = 1,268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.74/2,293.36 = 1,268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.74x = 2,293.36 × 1,268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.74x = 2,910,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,910,090.37/1,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.34

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