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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.65, 2,104.04 and 934.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.65, 2,104.04 and 934.97 is: 1,290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.65 : 2,104.04 = 934.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.65/2,104.04 = 934.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.65x = 2,104.04 × 934.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.65x = 1,967,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,206.10/1,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.27

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