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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.96, 2,105.24 and 1,030.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.96, 2,105.24 and 1,030.21 is: 1,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.96 : 2,105.24 = 1,030.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.96/2,105.24 = 1,030.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.96x = 2,105.24 × 1,030.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.96x = 2,168,828.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,828.89/1,524.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,422.22

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