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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.53, 2,101.17 and 925.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.53, 2,101.17 and 925.07 is: 1,276.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.53 : 2,101.17 = 925.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.53/2,101.17 = 925.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.53x = 2,101.17 × 925.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.53x = 1,943,738.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,738.05/1,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.65

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