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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532, 2,298.36 and 506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532, 2,298.36 and 506 is: 759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532 : 2,298.36 = 506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532/2,298.36 = 506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532x = 2,298.36 × 506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532x = 1,162,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,970.16/1,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.12

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