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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.89, 2,099.12 and 1,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.89, 2,099.12 and 1,151.28 is: 1,584.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.89 : 2,099.12 = 1,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.89/2,099.12 = 1,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.89x = 2,099.12 × 1,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.89x = 2,416,669.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,669.12/1,524.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.81

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