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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.68, 2,288.37 and 1,035.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.68, 2,288.37 and 1,035.24 is: 1,552.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.68 : 2,288.37 = 1,035.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.68/2,288.37 = 1,035.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.68x = 2,288.37 × 1,035.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.68x = 2,369,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,012.16/1,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.76

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