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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.10, 2,292.14 and 979.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.10, 2,292.14 and 979.74 is: 1,469.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.10 : 2,292.14 = 979.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.10/2,292.14 = 979.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.10x = 2,292.14 × 979.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.10x = 2,245,701.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245,701.24/1,528.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.60

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