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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.89, 2,099.52 and 955.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.89, 2,099.52 and 955.11 is: 1,317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.89 : 2,099.52 = 955.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.89/2,099.52 = 955.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.89x = 2,099.52 × 955.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.89x = 2,005,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,272.55/1,521.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,317.62

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