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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.44, 2,284.16 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.44, 2,284.16 and 646.24 is: 968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.44 : 2,284.16 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.44/2,284.16 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.44x = 2,284.16 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.44x = 1,476,115.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,115.56/1,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.30

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