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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.10, 2,287.17 and 908.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.10, 2,287.17 and 908.15 is: 1,361.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.10 : 2,287.17 = 908.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.10/2,287.17 = 908.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.10x = 2,287.17 × 908.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.10x = 2,077,082.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,082.00/1,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.94

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