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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.83, 2,103.57 and 935.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.83, 2,103.57 and 935.15 is: 1,290.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.83 : 2,103.57 = 935.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.83/2,103.57 = 935.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.83x = 2,103.57 × 935.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.83x = 1,967,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,142.97/1,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.08

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