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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.50, 2,288.20 and 647.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.50, 2,288.20 and 647.44 is: 971.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.50 : 2,288.20 = 647.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.50/2,288.20 = 647.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.50x = 2,288.20 × 647.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.50x = 1,481,472.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,472.21/1,525.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.14

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