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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.48, 1,524.78 and 938.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.48, 1,524.78 and 938.54 is: 1,294.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.48 : 1,524.78 = 938.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.48/1,524.78 = 938.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.48x = 1,524.78 × 938.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.48x = 1,431,065.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,065.12/1,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.52

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