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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.89, 2,283.33 and 1,263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.89, 2,283.33 and 1,263.45 is: 1,890.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.89 : 2,283.33 = 1,263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.89/2,283.33 = 1,263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.89x = 2,283.33 × 1,263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.89x = 2,884,873.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,884,873.29/1,525.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.62

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