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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.59, 2,279.55 and 1,360.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.59, 2,279.55 and 1,360.56 is: 2,028.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.59 : 2,279.55 = 1,360.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.59/2,279.55 = 1,360.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.59x = 2,279.55 × 1,360.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.59x = 3,101,464.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,464.55/1,528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.97

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