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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524, 2,100.68 and 1,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524, 2,100.68 and 1,204.44 is: 1,660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524 : 2,100.68 = 1,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524/2,100.68 = 1,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524x = 2,100.68 × 1,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524x = 2,530,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,143.02/1,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.20

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