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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.44, 2,109.46 and 1,004.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.44, 2,109.46 and 1,004.78 is: 1,386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.44 : 2,109.46 = 1,004.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.44/2,109.46 = 1,004.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.44x = 2,109.46 × 1,004.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.44x = 2,119,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,532.67/1,528.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.73

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