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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.23, 2,108.96 and 865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.23, 2,108.96 and 865.12 is: 1,193.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.23 : 2,108.96 = 865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.23/2,108.96 = 865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.23x = 2,108.96 × 865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.23x = 1,824,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,503.48/1,528.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.87

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