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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.38, 2,105.02 and 826.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.38, 2,105.02 and 826.75 is: 1,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.38 : 2,105.02 = 826.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.38/2,105.02 = 826.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.38x = 2,105.02 × 826.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.38x = 1,740,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,325.29/1,525.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.91

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