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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.32, 2,289.18 and 795.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.32, 2,289.18 and 795.12 is: 1,193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.32 : 2,289.18 = 795.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.32/2,289.18 = 795.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.32x = 2,289.18 × 795.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.32x = 1,820,172.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,172.80/1,525.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.31

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