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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.92, 2,287.26 and 660.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.92, 2,287.26 and 660.30 is: 989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.92 : 2,287.26 = 660.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.92/2,287.26 = 660.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.92x = 2,287.26 × 660.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.92x = 1,510,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,510,277.78/1,525.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.75

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