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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.08, 2,292.14 and 373.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.08, 2,292.14 and 373.83 is: 560.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.08 : 2,292.14 = 373.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.08/2,292.14 = 373.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.08x = 2,292.14 × 373.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.08x = 856,870.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,870.23/1,528.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.75

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