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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.08, 2,295.78 and 981.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.08, 2,295.78 and 981.33 is: 1,474.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.08 : 2,295.78 = 981.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.08/2,295.78 = 981.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.08x = 2,295.78 × 981.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.08x = 2,252,912.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,912.86/1,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.35

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