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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.60, 2,285.04 and 795.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.60, 2,285.04 and 795.17 is: 1,190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.60 : 2,285.04 = 795.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.60/2,285.04 = 795.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.60x = 2,285.04 × 795.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.60x = 1,816,995.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,995.26/1,526.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.22

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