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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.58, 2,287.28 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.58, 2,287.28 and 647.12 is: 970.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.58 : 2,287.28 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.58/2,287.28 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.58x = 2,287.28 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.58x = 1,480,150.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,150.15/1,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.86

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