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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.78, 2,294.56 and 489.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.78, 2,294.56 and 489.51 is: 734.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.78 : 2,294.56 = 489.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.78/2,294.56 = 489.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.78x = 2,294.56 × 489.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.78x = 1,123,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,202.05/1,529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.22

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