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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.13, 2,104.67 and 826.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.13, 2,104.67 and 826.49 is: 1,140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.13 : 2,104.67 = 826.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.13/2,104.67 = 826.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.13x = 2,104.67 × 826.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.13x = 1,739,484.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,484.58/1,525.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.55

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