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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.33, 2,286.62 and 1,267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.33, 2,286.62 and 1,267.44 is: 1,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.33 : 2,286.62 = 1,267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.33/2,286.62 = 1,267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.33x = 2,286.62 × 1,267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.33x = 2,898,153.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,898,153.65/1,525.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.02

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