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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.67, 2,285.10 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.67, 2,285.10 and 657.78 is: 986.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.67 : 2,285.10 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.67/2,285.10 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.67x = 2,285.10 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.67x = 1,503,093.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,093.08/1,523.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.50

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