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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.52, 2,105.24 and 826.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.52, 2,105.24 and 826.91 is: 1,141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.52 : 2,105.24 = 826.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.52/2,105.24 = 826.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.52x = 2,105.24 × 826.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.52x = 1,740,839.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,839.87/1,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.15

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