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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.54, 2,289.80 and 372.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.54, 2,289.80 and 372.29 is: 558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.54 : 2,289.80 = 372.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.54/2,289.80 = 372.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.54x = 2,289.80 × 372.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.54x = 852,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,459.12/1,526.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.43

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