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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.81, 2,295.86 and 708.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.81, 2,295.86 and 708.66 is: 1,063.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.81 : 2,295.86 = 708.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.81/2,295.86 = 708.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.81x = 2,295.86 × 708.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.81x = 1,626,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,984.15/1,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.52

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