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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.08, 1,528.62 and 916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.08, 1,528.62 and 916.80 is: 1,375.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.08 : 1,528.62 = 916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.08/1,528.62 = 916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.08x = 1,528.62 × 916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.08x = 1,401,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,438.82/1,019.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.20

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