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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.97, 2,294.88 and 1,066.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.97, 2,294.88 and 1,066.38 is: 1,599.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.97 : 2,294.88 = 1,066.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.97/2,294.88 = 1,066.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.97x = 2,294.88 × 1,066.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.97x = 2,447,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,214.13/1,529.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.52

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