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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.52, 2,288.10 and 704.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.52, 2,288.10 and 704.45 is: 1,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.52 : 2,288.10 = 704.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.52/2,288.10 = 704.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.52x = 2,288.10 × 704.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.52x = 1,611,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,852.05/1,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.59

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