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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.47, 2,106.90 and 1,197.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.47, 2,106.90 and 1,197.81 is: 1,654.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.47 : 2,106.90 = 1,197.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.47/2,106.90 = 1,197.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.47x = 2,106.90 × 1,197.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.47x = 2,523,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,523,665.89/1,525.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,654.35

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