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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.51, 2,289.91 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.51, 2,289.91 and 415.94 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.51 : 2,289.91 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.51/2,289.91 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.51x = 2,289.91 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.51x = 952,465.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,465.17/1,526.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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