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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.76, 2,109.57 and 865.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.76, 2,109.57 and 865.59 is: 1,194.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.76 : 2,109.57 = 865.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.76/2,109.57 = 865.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.76x = 2,109.57 × 865.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.76x = 1,826,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,022.70/1,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.45

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