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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.64, 2,281.48 and 1,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.64, 2,281.48 and 1,060.04 is: 1,587.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.64 : 2,281.48 = 1,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.64/2,281.48 = 1,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.64x = 2,281.48 × 1,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.64x = 2,418,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,460.06/1,523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.29

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