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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.70, 2,290.35 and 1,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.70, 2,290.35 and 1,253.30 is: 1,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.70 : 2,290.35 = 1,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.70/2,290.35 = 1,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.70x = 2,290.35 × 1,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.70x = 2,870,495.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,495.66/1,528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.74

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