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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.85, 2,293.28 and 1,252.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.85, 2,293.28 and 1,252.05 is: 1,878.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.85 : 2,293.28 = 1,252.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.85/2,293.28 = 1,252.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.85x = 2,293.28 × 1,252.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.85x = 2,871,294.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,871,294.96/1,528.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.08

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