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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.58, 2,289.09 and 703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.58, 2,289.09 and 703.76 is: 1,055.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.58 : 2,289.09 = 703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.58/2,289.09 = 703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.58x = 2,289.09 × 703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.58x = 1,610,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,958.53/1,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.97

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