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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.59, 2,104.50 and 928.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.59, 2,104.50 and 928.27 is: 1,280.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.59 : 2,104.50 = 928.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.59/2,104.50 = 928.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.59x = 2,104.50 × 928.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.59x = 1,953,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,535.88/1,525.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.51

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