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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.83, 2,286.68 and 1,114.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.83, 2,286.68 and 1,114.95 is: 1,669.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.83 : 2,286.68 = 1,114.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.83/2,286.68 = 1,114.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.83x = 2,286.68 × 1,114.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.83x = 2,549,522.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,522.43/1,526.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.81

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