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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.99, 2,284.30 and 1,264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.99, 2,284.30 and 1,264.38 is: 1,893.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.99 : 2,284.30 = 1,264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.99/2,284.30 = 1,264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.99x = 2,284.30 × 1,264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.99x = 2,888,216.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,216.25/1,524.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.92

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