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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.54, 2,283.63 and 700.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.54, 2,283.63 and 700.57 is: 1,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.54 : 2,283.63 = 700.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.54/2,283.63 = 700.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.54x = 2,283.63 × 700.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.54x = 1,599,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,842.67/1,522.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.77

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