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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.09, 2,103.26 and 825.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.09, 2,103.26 and 825.47 is: 1,139.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.09 : 2,103.26 = 825.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.09/2,103.26 = 825.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.09x = 2,103.26 × 825.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.09x = 1,736,171.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,171.28/1,524.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.15

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