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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.53, 2,102.78 and 935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.53, 2,102.78 and 935.30 is: 1,290.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.53 : 2,102.78 = 935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.53/2,102.78 = 935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.53x = 2,102.78 × 935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.53x = 1,966,722.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,722.54/1,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.05

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