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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.76, 2,283.42 and 700.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.76, 2,283.42 and 700.79 is: 1,050.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.76 : 2,283.42 = 700.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.76/2,283.42 = 700.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.76x = 2,283.42 × 700.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.76x = 1,600,197.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,197.90/1,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.85

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