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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.97, 2,101.70 and 824.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.97, 2,101.70 and 824.35 is: 1,137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.97 : 2,101.70 = 824.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.97/2,101.70 = 824.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.97x = 2,101.70 × 824.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.97x = 1,732,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,536.40/1,522.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.60

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