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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.73, 2,096.05 and 1,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.73, 2,096.05 and 1,311.26 is: 1,802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.73 : 2,096.05 = 1,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.73/2,096.05 = 1,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.73x = 2,096.05 × 1,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.73x = 2,748,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748,467.50/1,524.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.59

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