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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.81, 2,288.70 and 1,029.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.81, 2,288.70 and 1,029.63 is: 1,545.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.81 : 2,288.70 = 1,029.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.81/2,288.70 = 1,029.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.81x = 2,288.70 × 1,029.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.81x = 2,356,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,514.18/1,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.45

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