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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.38, 2,288.10 and 1,264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.38, 2,288.10 and 1,264.08 is: 1,899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.38 : 2,288.10 = 1,264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.38/2,288.10 = 1,264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.38x = 2,288.10 × 1,264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.38x = 2,892,341.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,892,341.45/1,522.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.88

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