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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.69, 2,102.13 and 1,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.69, 2,102.13 and 1,258.20 is: 1,734.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.69 : 2,102.13 = 1,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.69/2,102.13 = 1,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.69x = 2,102.13 × 1,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.69x = 2,644,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644,899.97/1,524.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.71

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