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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.94, 2,284.40 and 689.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.94, 2,284.40 and 689.55 is: 1,034.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.94 : 2,284.40 = 689.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.94/2,284.40 = 689.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.94x = 2,284.40 × 689.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.94x = 1,575,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,201.18/1,522.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.32

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