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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.89, 2,294.26 and 489.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.89, 2,294.26 and 489.62 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.89 : 2,294.26 = 489.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.89/2,294.26 = 489.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.89x = 2,294.26 × 489.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.89x = 1,123,315.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,315.58/1,529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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