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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.40, 2,284.54 and 1,111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.40, 2,284.54 and 1,111.60 is: 1,665.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.40 : 2,284.54 = 1,111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.40/2,284.54 = 1,111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.40x = 2,284.54 × 1,111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.40x = 2,539,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539,498.91/1,524.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.90

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