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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.37, 2,293.91 and 1,006.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.37, 2,293.91 and 1,006.91 is: 1,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.37 : 2,293.91 = 1,006.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.37/2,293.91 = 1,006.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.37x = 2,293.91 × 1,006.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.37x = 2,309,755.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,755.88/1,528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.25

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