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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.16, 2,292.40 and 540.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.16, 2,292.40 and 540.84 is: 811.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.16 : 2,292.40 = 540.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.16/2,292.40 = 540.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.16x = 2,292.40 × 540.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.16x = 1,239,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,821.62/1,528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.32

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