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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.88, 2,287.26 and 414.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.88, 2,287.26 and 414.28 is: 621.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.88 : 2,287.26 = 414.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.88/2,287.26 = 414.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.88x = 2,287.26 × 414.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.88x = 947,566.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,566.07/1,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.40

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