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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.28, 2,286.50 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.28, 2,286.50 and 704.20 is: 1,055.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.28 : 2,286.50 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.28/2,286.50 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.28x = 2,286.50 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.28x = 1,610,153.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,153.30/1,525.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.64

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