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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.80, 2,108.39 and 1,004.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.80, 2,108.39 and 1,004.73 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.80 : 2,108.39 = 1,004.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.80/2,108.39 = 1,004.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.80x = 2,108.39 × 1,004.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.80x = 2,118,362.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,118,362.68/1,528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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