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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.58, 2,287.64 and 703.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.58, 2,287.64 and 703.61 is: 1,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.58 : 2,287.64 = 703.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.58/2,287.64 = 703.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.58x = 2,287.64 × 703.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.58x = 1,609,591.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,591.42/1,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.07

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