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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.43, 2,285.21 and 907.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.43, 2,285.21 and 907.25 is: 1,359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.43 : 2,285.21 = 907.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.43/2,285.21 = 907.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.43x = 2,285.21 × 907.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.43x = 2,073,240.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,240.81/1,525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.12

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