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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.40, 2,109.17 and 865.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.40, 2,109.17 and 865.25 is: 1,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.40 : 2,109.17 = 865.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.40/2,109.17 = 865.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.40x = 2,109.17 × 865.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.40x = 1,824,958.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,958.87/1,528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.03

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