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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.35, 2,292.36 and 541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.35, 2,292.36 and 541 is: 811.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.35 : 2,292.36 = 541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.35/2,292.36 = 541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.35x = 2,292.36 × 541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.35x = 1,240,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,240,166.76/1,528.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.44

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