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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.60, 2,287.62 and 702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.60, 2,287.62 and 702.63 is: 1,054.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.60 : 2,287.62 = 702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.60/2,287.62 = 702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.60x = 2,287.62 × 702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.60x = 1,607,350.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,350.44/1,524.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.28

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