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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.70, 2,102.94 and 957.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.70, 2,102.94 and 957.70 is: 1,320.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.70 : 2,102.94 = 957.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.70/2,102.94 = 957.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.70x = 2,102.94 × 957.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.70x = 2,013,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,985.64/1,524.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.91

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