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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.60, 2,285.89 and 1,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.60, 2,285.89 and 1,114.04 is: 1,670.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.60 : 2,285.89 = 1,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.60/2,285.89 = 1,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.60x = 2,285.89 × 1,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.60x = 2,546,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,575.83/1,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.32

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