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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.85, 2,291.94 and 1,220.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.85, 2,291.94 and 1,220.67 is: 1,832.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.85 : 2,291.94 = 1,220.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.85/2,291.94 = 1,220.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.85x = 2,291.94 × 1,220.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.85x = 2,797,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,702.40/1,526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.34

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