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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.66, 2,288.34 and 907.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.66, 2,288.34 and 907.42 is: 1,361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.66 : 2,288.34 = 907.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.66/2,288.34 = 907.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.66x = 2,288.34 × 907.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.66x = 2,076,485.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,076,485.48/1,525.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,361.04

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