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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.63, 2,102.90 and 992.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.63, 2,102.90 and 992.53 is: 1,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.63 : 2,102.90 = 992.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.63/2,102.90 = 992.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.63x = 2,102.90 × 992.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.63x = 2,087,189.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,189.00/1,524.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.98

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