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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.88, 2,288.93 and 1,004.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.88, 2,288.93 and 1,004.63 is: 1,508.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.88 : 2,288.93 = 1,004.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.88/2,288.93 = 1,004.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.88x = 2,288.93 × 1,004.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.88x = 2,299,511.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299,511.28/1,523.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.98

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