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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.58, 2,105.41 and 1,302.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.58, 2,105.41 and 1,302.23 is: 1,798.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.58 : 2,105.41 = 1,302.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.58/2,105.41 = 1,302.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.58x = 2,105.41 × 1,302.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.58x = 2,741,740.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,741,740.84/1,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,798.36

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