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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.46, 2,282.95 and 700.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.46, 2,282.95 and 700.49 is: 1,050.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.46 : 2,282.95 = 700.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.46/2,282.95 = 700.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.46x = 2,282.95 × 700.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.46x = 1,599,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,183.65/1,522.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.39

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