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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.61, 2,288.34 and 485.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.61, 2,288.34 and 485.66 is: 728.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.61 : 2,288.34 = 485.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.61/2,288.34 = 485.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.61x = 2,288.34 × 485.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.61x = 1,111,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,360.93/1,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.47

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