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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.77, 2,289.26 and 648.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.77, 2,289.26 and 648.47 is: 972.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.77 : 2,289.26 = 648.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.77/2,289.26 = 648.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.77x = 2,289.26 × 648.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.77x = 1,484,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,501.74/1,525.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.95

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