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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.54, 2,285.70 and 484.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.54, 2,285.70 and 484.20 is: 725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.54 : 2,285.70 = 484.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.54/2,285.70 = 484.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.54x = 2,285.70 × 484.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.54x = 1,106,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,735.94/1,524.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.95

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