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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.81, 2,285.72 and 369.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.81, 2,285.72 and 369.56 is: 554.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.81 : 2,285.72 = 369.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.81/2,285.72 = 369.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.81x = 2,285.72 × 369.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.81x = 844,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,715.94/1,523.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.34

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