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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.35, 2,102.64 and 964.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.35, 2,102.64 and 964.64 is: 1,330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.35 : 2,102.64 = 964.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.35/2,102.64 = 964.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.35x = 2,102.64 × 964.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.35x = 2,028,290.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,290.65/1,524.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.59

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