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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.07, 2,283.10 and 367.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.07, 2,283.10 and 367.82 is: 551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.07 : 2,283.10 = 367.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.07/2,283.10 = 367.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.07x = 2,283.10 × 367.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.07x = 839,756.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,756.59/1,522.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.72

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