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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.05, 2,103.18 and 825.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.05, 2,103.18 and 825.42 is: 1,139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.05 : 2,103.18 = 825.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.05/2,103.18 = 825.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.05x = 2,103.18 × 825.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.05x = 1,736,006.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,006.84/1,524.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.08

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