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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.30, 1,524.51 and 939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.30, 1,524.51 and 939.25 is: 1,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.30 : 1,524.51 = 939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.30/1,524.51 = 939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.30x = 1,524.51 × 939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.30x = 1,431,896.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,896.02/1,105.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.48

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