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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.21, 2,106.99 and 1,248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.21, 2,106.99 and 1,248.16 is: 1,720.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.21 : 2,106.99 = 1,248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.21/2,106.99 = 1,248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.21x = 2,106.99 × 1,248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.21x = 2,629,860.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629,860.64/1,528.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.88

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