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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,523.91, 2,102.99 and 825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,523.91, 2,102.99 and 825.28 is: 1,138.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,523.91 : 2,102.99 = 825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,523.91/2,102.99 = 825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,523.91x = 2,102.99 × 825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,523.91x = 1,735,551.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,551.46/1,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.88

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