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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.76, 2,284.12 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.76, 2,284.12 and 368.52 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.76 : 2,284.12 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.76/2,284.12 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.76x = 2,284.12 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.76x = 841,743.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,743.90/1,522.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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