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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.08, 2,286.12 and 1,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.08, 2,286.12 and 1,010 is: 1,515

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.08 : 2,286.12 = 1,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.08/2,286.12 = 1,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.08x = 2,286.12 × 1,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.08x = 2,308,981.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,981.20/1,524.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515

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