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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.50, 2,290.59 and 747.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.50, 2,290.59 and 747.93 is: 1,120.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.50 : 2,290.59 = 747.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.50/2,290.59 = 747.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.50x = 2,290.59 × 747.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.50x = 1,713,200.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,200.98/1,528.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.84

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