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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.16, 2,287.85 and 648.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.16, 2,287.85 and 648.07 is: 972.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.16 : 2,287.85 = 648.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.16/2,287.85 = 648.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.16x = 2,287.85 × 648.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.16x = 1,482,677.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,677.99/1,525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.14

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