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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.38, 2,109.13 and 865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.38, 2,109.13 and 865.20 is: 1,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.38 : 2,109.13 = 865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.38/2,109.13 = 865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.38x = 2,109.13 × 865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.38x = 1,824,819.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,819.28/1,528.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.96

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