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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.53, 2,099.70 and 822.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.53, 2,099.70 and 822.90 is: 1,135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.53 : 2,099.70 = 822.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.53/2,099.70 = 822.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.53x = 2,099.70 × 822.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.53x = 1,727,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,843.13/1,521.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.60

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