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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.39, 2,283.97 and 1,028.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.39, 2,283.97 and 1,028.57 is: 1,542.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.39 : 2,283.97 = 1,028.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.39/2,283.97 = 1,028.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.39x = 2,283.97 × 1,028.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.39x = 2,349,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,223.02/1,523.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.10

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