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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.88, 2,285.80 and 369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.88, 2,285.80 and 369.64 is: 554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.88 : 2,285.80 = 369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.88/2,285.80 = 369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.88x = 2,285.80 × 369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.88x = 844,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,923.11/1,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.46

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