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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.91, 2,285.21 and 874.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.91, 2,285.21 and 874.67 is: 1,309.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.91 : 2,285.21 = 874.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.91/2,285.21 = 874.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.91x = 2,285.21 × 874.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.91x = 1,998,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,795.39/1,525.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.91

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