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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.88, 2,287.43 and 1,116.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.88, 2,287.43 and 1,116.59 is: 1,674.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.88 : 2,287.43 = 1,116.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.88/2,287.43 = 1,116.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.88x = 2,287.43 × 1,116.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.88x = 2,554,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554,115.88/1,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.97

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