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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.54, 2,105.26 and 853.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.54, 2,105.26 and 853.34 is: 1,177.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.54 : 2,105.26 = 853.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.54/2,105.26 = 853.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.54x = 2,105.26 × 853.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.54x = 1,796,502.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,502.57/1,525.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.62

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