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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.85, 2,281.98 and 1,175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.85, 2,281.98 and 1,175.66 is: 1,761.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.85 : 2,281.98 = 1,175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.85/2,281.98 = 1,175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.85x = 2,281.98 × 1,175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.85x = 2,682,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682,832.61/1,522.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.72

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