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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.53, 2,104.83 and 1,245.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.53, 2,104.83 and 1,245.44 is: 1,719.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.53 : 2,104.83 = 1,245.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.53/2,104.83 = 1,245.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.53x = 2,104.83 × 1,245.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.53x = 2,621,428.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,428.95/1,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.51

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