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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.49, 2,285.29 and 1,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.49, 2,285.29 and 1,003.92 is: 1,503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.49 : 2,285.29 = 1,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.49/2,285.29 = 1,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.49x = 2,285.29 × 1,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.49x = 2,294,248.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,248.34/1,525.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.94

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