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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.76, 2,291.78 and 748.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.76, 2,291.78 and 748.34 is: 1,121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.76 : 2,291.78 = 748.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.76/2,291.78 = 748.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.76x = 2,291.78 × 748.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.76x = 1,715,030.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,030.65/1,528.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.84

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