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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.76, 2,290.56 and 1,445.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.76, 2,290.56 and 1,445.12 is: 2,169.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.76 : 2,290.56 = 1,445.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.76/2,290.56 = 1,445.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.76x = 2,290.56 × 1,445.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.76x = 3,310,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,134.07/1,525.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.50

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