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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.01, 2,287.52 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.01, 2,287.52 and 370.76 is: 556.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.01 : 2,287.52 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.01/2,287.52 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.01x = 2,287.52 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.01x = 848,107.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,107.62/1,525.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.13

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