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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.63, 2,289.40 and 660.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.63, 2,289.40 and 660.47 is: 990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.63 : 2,289.40 = 660.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.63/2,289.40 = 660.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.63x = 2,289.40 × 660.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.63x = 1,512,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,080.02/1,526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.47

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