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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.33, 2,286.67 and 832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.33, 2,286.67 and 832 is: 1,248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.33 : 2,286.67 = 832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.33/2,286.67 = 832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.33x = 2,286.67 × 832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.33x = 1,902,509.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,902,509.44/1,524.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.10

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