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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.96, 2,284.32 and 740.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.96, 2,284.32 and 740.54 is: 1,110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.96 : 2,284.32 = 740.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.96/2,284.32 = 740.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.96x = 2,284.32 × 740.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.96x = 1,691,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,630.33/1,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.75

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