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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.41, 2,288.13 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.41, 2,288.13 and 371.16 is: 556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.41 : 2,288.13 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.41/2,288.13 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.41x = 2,288.13 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.41x = 849,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,262.33/1,525.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.74

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