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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.14, 2,103.32 and 825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.14, 2,103.32 and 825.52 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.14 : 2,103.32 = 825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.14/2,103.32 = 825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.14x = 2,103.32 × 825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.14x = 1,736,323.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,323.34/1,524.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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