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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.59, 2,291.62 and 1,333.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.59, 2,291.62 and 1,333.11 is: 1,998.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.59 : 2,291.62 = 1,333.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.59/2,291.62 = 1,333.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.59x = 2,291.62 × 1,333.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.59x = 3,054,981.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,981.54/1,528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.56

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