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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.91, 2,285.02 and 941.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.91, 2,285.02 and 941.77 is: 1,409.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.91 : 2,285.02 = 941.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.91/2,285.02 = 941.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.91x = 2,285.02 × 941.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.91x = 2,151,963.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,963.29/1,526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.36

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