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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.15, 2,285.13 and 1,029.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.15, 2,285.13 and 1,029.33 is: 1,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.15 : 2,285.13 = 1,029.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.15/2,285.13 = 1,029.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.15x = 2,285.13 × 1,029.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.15x = 2,352,157.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,157.57/1,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,543.25

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