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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525, 2,104.10 and 934.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525, 2,104.10 and 934.51 is: 1,289.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525 : 2,104.10 = 934.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525/2,104.10 = 934.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525x = 2,104.10 × 934.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525x = 1,966,302.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,302.49/1,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.38

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