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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.74, 2,294.46 and 1,039.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.74, 2,294.46 and 1,039.30 is: 1,558.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.74 : 2,294.46 = 1,039.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.74/2,294.46 = 1,039.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.74x = 2,294.46 × 1,039.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.74x = 2,384,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,384,632.28/1,529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.85

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