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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.46, 2,111.26 and 1,342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.46, 2,111.26 and 1,342.58 is: 1,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.46 : 2,111.26 = 1,342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.46/2,111.26 = 1,342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.46x = 2,111.26 × 1,342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.46x = 2,834,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,535.45/1,528.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.50

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