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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.92, 2,099.37 and 1,025.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.92, 2,099.37 and 1,025.25 is: 1,414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.92 : 2,099.37 = 1,025.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.92/2,099.37 = 1,025.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.92x = 2,099.37 × 1,025.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.92x = 2,152,379.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,379.09/1,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.25

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