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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.21, 2,103.41 and 825.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.21, 2,103.41 and 825.58 is: 1,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.21 : 2,103.41 = 825.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.21/2,103.41 = 825.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.21x = 2,103.41 × 825.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.21x = 1,736,529.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,529.10/1,524.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.30

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