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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.87, 2,291.93 and 1,006.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.87, 2,291.93 and 1,006.62 is: 1,511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.87 : 2,291.93 = 1,006.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.87/2,291.93 = 1,006.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.87x = 2,291.93 × 1,006.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.87x = 2,307,102.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,102.58/1,525.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.99

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