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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.53, 2,106.23 and 966.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.53, 2,106.23 and 966.23 is: 1,334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.53 : 2,106.23 = 966.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.53/2,106.23 = 966.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.53x = 2,106.23 × 966.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.53x = 2,035,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,035,102.61/1,525.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.03

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