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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.97, 2,292.36 and 1,236.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.97, 2,292.36 and 1,236.83 is: 1,854.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.97 : 2,292.36 = 1,236.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.97/2,292.36 = 1,236.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.97x = 2,292.36 × 1,236.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.97x = 2,835,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,835,259.62/1,528.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.36

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