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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.42, 2,105.08 and 826.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.42, 2,105.08 and 826.80 is: 1,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.42 : 2,105.08 = 826.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.42/2,105.08 = 826.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.42x = 2,105.08 × 826.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.42x = 1,740,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,480.14/1,525.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.98

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