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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.10, 2,287.64 and 976.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.10, 2,287.64 and 976.73 is: 1,465.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.10 : 2,287.64 = 976.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.10/2,287.64 = 976.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.10x = 2,287.64 × 976.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.10x = 2,234,397.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,234,397.62/1,525.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.09

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