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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.66, 2,285.88 and 1,029.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.66, 2,285.88 and 1,029.84 is: 1,544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.66 : 2,285.88 = 1,029.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.66/2,285.88 = 1,029.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.66x = 2,285.88 × 1,029.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.66x = 2,354,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,074.08/1,524.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.00

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