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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.14, 2,290.79 and 796.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.14, 2,290.79 and 796.85 is: 1,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.14 : 2,290.79 = 796.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.14/2,290.79 = 796.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.14x = 2,290.79 × 796.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.14x = 1,825,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,400.57/1,528.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.52

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