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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.46, 2,098.28 and 857.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.46, 2,098.28 and 857.28 is: 1,183.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.46 : 2,098.28 = 857.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.46/2,098.28 = 857.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.46x = 2,098.28 × 857.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.46x = 1,798,802.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,802.99/1,520.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.06

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