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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.81, 2,286.57 and 658.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.81, 2,286.57 and 658.50 is: 987.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.81 : 2,286.57 = 658.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.81/2,286.57 = 658.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.81x = 2,286.57 × 658.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.81x = 1,505,706.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,706.35/1,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.47

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