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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.59, 2,104.10 and 935.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.59, 2,104.10 and 935.24 is: 1,290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.59 : 2,104.10 = 935.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.59/2,104.10 = 935.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.59x = 2,104.10 × 935.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.59x = 1,967,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,823.29/1,524.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.73

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