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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.81, 2,287.25 and 745.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.81, 2,287.25 and 745.46 is: 1,118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.81 : 2,287.25 = 745.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.81/2,287.25 = 745.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.81x = 2,287.25 × 745.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.81x = 1,705,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,053.39/1,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.21

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