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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.57, 2,106.61 and 1,247.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.57, 2,106.61 and 1,247.91 is: 1,719.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.57 : 2,106.61 = 1,247.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.57/2,106.61 = 1,247.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.57x = 2,106.61 × 1,247.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.57x = 2,628,848.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,628,848.67/1,528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.81

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