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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.88, 2,295.12 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.88, 2,295.12 and 664.80 is: 997.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.88 : 2,295.12 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.88/2,295.12 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.88x = 2,295.12 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.88x = 1,525,795.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,795.78/1,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.33

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