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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.48, 2,286.37 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.48, 2,286.37 and 702.62 is: 1,053.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.48 : 2,286.37 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.48/2,286.37 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.48x = 2,286.37 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.48x = 1,606,449.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,449.29/1,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.08

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