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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.93, 2,104.28 and 895.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.93, 2,104.28 and 895.47 is: 1,235.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.93 : 2,104.28 = 895.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.93/2,104.28 = 895.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.93x = 2,104.28 × 895.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.93x = 1,884,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,322.44/1,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.68

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