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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,535.05, 2,303.75 and 1,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,535.05, 2,303.75 and 1,125.24 is: 1,688.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,535.05 : 2,303.75 = 1,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,535.05/2,303.75 = 1,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,535.05x = 2,303.75 × 1,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,535.05x = 2,592,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,271.65/1,535.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.72

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