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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,828.91, 2,524.37 and 1,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,828.91, 2,524.37 and 1,129.88 is: 1,559.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,828.91 : 2,524.37 = 1,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,828.91/2,524.37 = 1,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,828.91x = 2,524.37 × 1,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,828.91x = 2,852,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,852,235.18/1,828.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.53

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