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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.51, 2,103.47 and 895.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.51, 2,103.47 and 895.01 is: 1,234.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.51 : 2,103.47 = 895.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.51/2,103.47 = 895.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.51x = 2,103.47 × 895.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.51x = 1,882,615.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,615.05/1,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.90

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