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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.15, 2,103.31 and 825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.15, 2,103.31 and 825.52 is: 1,139.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.15 : 2,103.31 = 825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.15/2,103.31 = 825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.15x = 2,103.31 × 825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.15x = 1,736,324.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,324.47/1,524.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.21

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