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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,103.17 and 934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,103.17 and 934.74 is: 1,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,103.17 = 934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,103.17 = 934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,103.17 × 934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,965,912.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,912.45/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.61

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