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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.54, 2,281.92 and 1,200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.54, 2,281.92 and 1,200.54 is: 1,796.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.54 : 2,281.92 = 1,200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.54/2,281.92 = 1,200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.54x = 2,281.92 × 1,200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.54x = 2,739,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739,536.24/1,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,796.96

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