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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,529.52, 2,111.80 and 1,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,529.52, 2,111.80 and 1,131.28 is: 1,561.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,529.52 : 2,111.80 = 1,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,529.52/2,111.80 = 1,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,529.52x = 2,111.80 × 1,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,529.52x = 2,389,037.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,037.10/1,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.95

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