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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.62, 2,283.05 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.62, 2,283.05 and 597.09 is: 895.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.62 : 2,283.05 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.62/2,283.05 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.62x = 2,283.05 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.62x = 1,363,183.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,183.34/1,522.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.29

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