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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.90, 2,284.52 and 1,004.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.90, 2,284.52 and 1,004.33 is: 1,503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.90 : 2,284.52 = 1,004.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.90/2,284.52 = 1,004.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.90x = 2,284.52 × 1,004.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.90x = 2,294,411.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,411.97/1,525.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.65

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