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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.86, 2,293.28 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.86, 2,293.28 and 374.60 is: 561.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.86 : 2,293.28 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.86/2,293.28 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.86x = 2,293.28 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.86x = 859,062.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,062.69/1,528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.90

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