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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.74, 2,291.86 and 1,267.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.74, 2,291.86 and 1,267.92 is: 1,900.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.74 : 2,291.86 = 1,267.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.74/2,291.86 = 1,267.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.74x = 2,291.86 × 1,267.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.74x = 2,905,895.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,905,895.13/1,528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.84

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