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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.96, 2,287.44 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.96, 2,287.44 and 612.96 is: 919.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.96 : 2,287.44 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.96/2,287.44 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.96x = 2,287.44 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.96x = 1,402,109.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,109.22/1,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.44

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