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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.65, 2,285.64 and 1,005.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.65, 2,285.64 and 1,005.08 is: 1,504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.65 : 2,285.64 = 1,005.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.65/2,285.64 = 1,005.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.65x = 2,285.64 × 1,005.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.65x = 2,297,251.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,297,251.05/1,526.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.77

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