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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.44, 2,104.97 and 862.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.44, 2,104.97 and 862.34 is: 1,189.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.44 : 2,104.97 = 862.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.44/2,104.97 = 862.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.44x = 2,104.97 × 862.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.44x = 1,815,200.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,200.78/1,525.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.95

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