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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.53, 2,099.52 and 1,302.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.53, 2,099.52 and 1,302.21 is: 1,795.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.53 : 2,099.52 = 1,302.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.53/2,099.52 = 1,302.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.53x = 2,099.52 × 1,302.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.53x = 2,734,015.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,015.94/1,522.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.71

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