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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.89, 2,104.35 and 826.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.89, 2,104.35 and 826.26 is: 1,140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.89 : 2,104.35 = 826.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.89/2,104.35 = 826.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.89x = 2,104.35 × 826.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.89x = 1,738,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,740.23/1,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.24

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