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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.44, 2,285.34 and 1,141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.44, 2,285.34 and 1,141.12 is: 1,711.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.44 : 2,285.34 = 1,141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.44/2,285.34 = 1,141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.44x = 2,285.34 × 1,141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.44x = 2,607,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,607,847.18/1,523.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.81

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