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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.43, 2,104.76 and 994.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.43, 2,104.76 and 994.26 is: 1,371.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.43 : 2,104.76 = 994.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.43/2,104.76 = 994.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.43x = 2,104.76 × 994.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.43x = 2,092,678.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,678.68/1,525.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.86

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