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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.72, 2,101.26 and 1,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.72, 2,101.26 and 1,270.52 is: 1,754.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.72 : 2,101.26 = 1,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.72/2,101.26 = 1,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.72x = 2,101.26 × 1,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.72x = 2,669,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,692.86/1,521.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.39

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