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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.20, 2,287.78 and 370.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.20, 2,287.78 and 370.95 is: 556.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.20 : 2,287.78 = 370.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.20/2,287.78 = 370.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.20x = 2,287.78 × 370.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.20x = 848,651.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,651.99/1,525.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.42

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