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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.52, 2,287.11 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.52, 2,287.11 and 484.84 is: 727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.52 : 2,287.11 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.52/2,287.11 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.52x = 2,287.11 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.52x = 1,108,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,870.98/1,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.36

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