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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.37, 2,289.68 and 1,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.37, 2,289.68 and 1,005.12 is: 1,509.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.37 : 2,289.68 = 1,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.37/2,289.68 = 1,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.37x = 2,289.68 × 1,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.37x = 2,301,403.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,403.16/1,524.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.74

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