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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.04, 2,292.18 and 758.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.04, 2,292.18 and 758.12 is: 1,137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.04 : 2,292.18 = 758.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.04/2,292.18 = 758.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.04x = 2,292.18 × 758.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.04x = 1,737,747.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,747.50/1,528.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.24

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