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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.97, 2,101.70 and 824.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.97, 2,101.70 and 824.34 is: 1,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.97 : 2,101.70 = 824.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.97/2,101.70 = 824.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.97x = 2,101.70 × 824.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.97x = 1,732,520.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,520.68/1,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.59

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