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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.23, 2,104.83 and 826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.23, 2,104.83 and 826.60 is: 1,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.23 : 2,104.83 = 826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.23/2,104.83 = 826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.23x = 2,104.83 × 826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.23x = 1,739,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,853.61/1,525.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.72

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