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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.87, 2,104.26 and 826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.87, 2,104.26 and 826.23 is: 1,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.87 : 2,104.26 = 826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.87/2,104.26 = 826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.87x = 2,104.26 × 826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.87x = 1,738,602.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,602.74/1,524.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.16

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