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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.06, 2,284.59 and 1,246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.06, 2,284.59 and 1,246.27 is: 1,869.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.06 : 2,284.59 = 1,246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.06/2,284.59 = 1,246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.06x = 2,284.59 × 1,246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.06x = 2,847,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,847,212.21/1,523.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.40

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