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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.45, 2,105.13 and 826.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.45, 2,105.13 and 826.82 is: 1,141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.45 : 2,105.13 = 826.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.45/2,105.13 = 826.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.45x = 2,105.13 × 826.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.45x = 1,740,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,563.59/1,525.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.02

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