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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.97, 2,287.46 and 370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.97, 2,287.46 and 370.72 is: 556.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.97 : 2,287.46 = 370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.97/2,287.46 = 370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.97x = 2,287.46 × 370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.97x = 848,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,007.17/1,524.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.08

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