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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.51, 2,285.42 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.51, 2,285.42 and 658.53 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.51 : 2,285.42 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.51/2,285.42 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.51x = 2,285.42 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.51x = 1,505,014.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,014.34/1,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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