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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.40, 2,285.10 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.40, 2,285.10 and 657.50 is: 986.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.40 : 2,285.10 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.40/2,285.10 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.40x = 2,285.10 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.40x = 1,502,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,453.25/1,523.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.25

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