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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.42, 2,105.28 and 935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.42, 2,105.28 and 935.37 is: 1,291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.42 : 2,105.28 = 935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.42/2,105.28 = 935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.42x = 2,105.28 × 935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.42x = 1,969,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,215.75/1,524.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.78

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