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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.52, 2,288.89 and 901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.52, 2,288.89 and 901.32 is: 1,352.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.52 : 2,288.89 = 901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.52/2,288.89 = 901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.52x = 2,288.89 × 901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.52x = 2,063,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063,022.33/1,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.34

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