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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.50, 2,287.56 and 943.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.50, 2,287.56 and 943.89 is: 1,412.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.50 : 2,287.56 = 943.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.50/2,287.56 = 943.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.50x = 2,287.56 × 943.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.50x = 2,159,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,205.01/1,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.63

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