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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.38, 2,288.06 and 371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.38, 2,288.06 and 371.13 is: 556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.38 : 2,288.06 = 371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.38/2,288.06 = 371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.38x = 2,288.06 × 371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.38x = 849,167.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,167.71/1,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.69

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