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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.93, 2,109.80 and 899.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.93, 2,109.80 and 899.48 is: 1,241.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.93 : 2,109.80 = 899.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.93/2,109.80 = 899.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.93x = 2,109.80 × 899.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.93x = 1,897,722.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,722.90/1,528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.21

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