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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.52, 1,521.35 and 924.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.52, 1,521.35 and 924.83 is: 1,276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.52 : 1,521.35 = 924.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.52/1,521.35 = 924.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.52x = 1,521.35 × 924.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.52x = 1,406,977.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,977.89/1,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.15

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