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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.96, 2,104.46 and 826.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.96, 2,104.46 and 826.34 is: 1,140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.96 : 2,104.46 = 826.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.96/2,104.46 = 826.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.96x = 2,104.46 × 826.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.96x = 1,738,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,999.48/1,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.36

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