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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.36, 2,290.92 and 1,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.36, 2,290.92 and 1,031.56 is: 1,548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.36 : 2,290.92 = 1,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.36/2,290.92 = 1,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.36x = 2,290.92 × 1,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.36x = 2,363,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,221.44/1,526.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.27

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