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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.37, 2,286.33 and 793.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.37, 2,286.33 and 793.55 is: 1,190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.37 : 2,286.33 = 793.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.37/2,286.33 = 793.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.37x = 2,286.33 × 793.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.37x = 1,814,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,307.05/1,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.20

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