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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.61, 2,104.02 and 994.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.61, 2,104.02 and 994.29 is: 1,371.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.61 : 2,104.02 = 994.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.61/2,104.02 = 994.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.61x = 2,104.02 × 994.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.61x = 2,092,006.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,006.05/1,525.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.26

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