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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.53, 2,287.40 and 909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.53, 2,287.40 and 909.90 is: 1,363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.53 : 2,287.40 = 909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.53/2,287.40 = 909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.53x = 2,287.40 × 909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.53x = 2,081,297.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,297.46/1,526.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.41

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