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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.64, 2,291.33 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.64, 2,291.33 and 541.08 is: 811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.64 : 2,291.33 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.64/2,291.33 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.64x = 2,291.33 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.64x = 1,239,781.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,781.38/1,528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.04

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