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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.89, 2,281.50 and 1,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.89, 2,281.50 and 1,060.92 is: 1,589.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.89 : 2,281.50 = 1,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.89/2,281.50 = 1,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.89x = 2,281.50 × 1,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.89x = 2,420,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420,488.98/1,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.40

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