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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.88, 2,104.05 and 1,026.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.88, 2,104.05 and 1,026.73 is: 1,416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.88 : 2,104.05 = 1,026.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.88/2,104.05 = 1,026.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.88x = 2,104.05 × 1,026.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.88x = 2,160,291.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,291.26/1,524.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.70

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