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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.94, 2,287.42 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.94, 2,287.42 and 370.69 is: 556.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.94 : 2,287.42 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.94/2,287.42 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.94x = 2,287.42 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.94x = 847,917.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,917.07/1,524.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.03

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