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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.68, 2,283.08 and 656.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.68, 2,283.08 and 656.25 is: 983.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.68 : 2,283.08 = 656.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.68/2,283.08 = 656.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.68x = 2,283.08 × 656.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.68x = 1,498,267.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,267.97/1,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.97

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