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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.70, 2,286.32 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.70, 2,286.32 and 702.73 is: 1,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.70 : 2,286.32 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.70/2,286.32 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.70x = 2,286.32 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.70x = 1,606,661.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,661.69/1,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.76

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