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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.52, 2,109.38 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.52, 2,109.38 and 899.54 is: 1,241.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.52 : 2,109.38 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.52/2,109.38 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.52x = 2,109.38 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.52x = 1,897,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,471.69/1,528.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.38

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