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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.75, 2,290.13 and 372.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.75, 2,290.13 and 372.50 is: 558.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.75 : 2,290.13 = 372.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.75/2,290.13 = 372.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.75x = 2,290.13 × 372.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.75x = 853,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,070.10/1,526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.75

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