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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.81, 2,288.67 and 1,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.81, 2,288.67 and 1,319.77 is: 1,979.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.81 : 2,288.67 = 1,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.81/2,288.67 = 1,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.81x = 2,288.67 × 1,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.81x = 3,020,518.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,518.01/1,525.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,979.62

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