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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.67, 2,105.42 and 827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.67, 2,105.42 and 827.04 is: 1,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.67 : 2,105.42 = 827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.67/2,105.42 = 827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.67x = 2,105.42 × 827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.67x = 1,741,266.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,266.56/1,525.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.31

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