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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.55, 2,105.31 and 935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.55, 2,105.31 and 935.97 is: 1,291.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.55 : 2,105.31 = 935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.55/2,105.31 = 935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.55x = 2,105.31 × 935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.55x = 1,970,507.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,507.00/1,525.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.67

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