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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.41, 2,286.92 and 703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.41, 2,286.92 and 703.27 is: 1,055.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.41 : 2,286.92 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.41/2,286.92 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.41x = 2,286.92 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.41x = 1,608,322.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,322.23/1,524.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.05

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