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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.40, 2,104.11 and 1,277.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.40, 2,104.11 and 1,277.96 is: 1,762.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.40 : 2,104.11 = 1,277.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.40/2,104.11 = 1,277.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.40x = 2,104.11 × 1,277.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.40x = 2,688,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688,968.42/1,525.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.80

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