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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.93, 2,109.57 and 931.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.93, 2,109.57 and 931.27 is: 1,284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.93 : 2,109.57 = 931.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.93/2,109.57 = 931.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.93x = 2,109.57 × 931.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.93x = 1,964,579.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,579.25/1,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,284.94

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