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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.47, 2,287.11 and 1,233.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.47, 2,287.11 and 1,233.33 is: 1,849.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.47 : 2,287.11 = 1,233.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.47/2,287.11 = 1,233.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.47x = 2,287.11 × 1,233.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.47x = 2,820,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,761.38/1,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,849.11

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