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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.47, 2,105.42 and 935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.47, 2,105.42 and 935.93 is: 1,291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.47 : 2,105.42 = 935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.47/2,105.42 = 935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.47x = 2,105.42 × 935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.47x = 1,970,510.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,510.53/1,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.74

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