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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,285.42 and 658.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,285.42 and 658.13 is: 986.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,285.42 = 658.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,285.42 = 658.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,285.42 × 658.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,504,088.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,088.75/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.66

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