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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.44, 2,288.16 and 875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.44, 2,288.16 and 875.76 is: 1,313.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.44 : 2,288.16 = 875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.44/2,288.16 = 875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.44x = 2,288.16 × 875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.44x = 2,003,879.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,003,879.00/1,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.64

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