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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.08, 2,289.72 and 1,182.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.08, 2,289.72 and 1,182.28 is: 1,771.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.08 : 2,289.72 = 1,182.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.08/2,289.72 = 1,182.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.08x = 2,289.72 × 1,182.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.08x = 2,707,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,078.71/1,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.56

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