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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.47, 2,289.63 and 1,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.47, 2,289.63 and 1,062.88 is: 1,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.47 : 2,289.63 = 1,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.47/2,289.63 = 1,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.47x = 2,289.63 × 1,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.47x = 2,433,601.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,433,601.93/1,526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.27

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