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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.58, 2,292.30 and 748.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.58, 2,292.30 and 748.10 is: 1,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.58 : 2,292.30 = 748.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.58/2,292.30 = 748.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.58x = 2,292.30 × 748.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.58x = 1,714,869.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,869.63/1,528.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.87

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