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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.68, 2,105.16 and 1,029.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.68, 2,105.16 and 1,029.12 is: 1,420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.68 : 2,105.16 = 1,029.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.68/2,105.16 = 1,029.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.68x = 2,105.16 × 1,029.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.68x = 2,166,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,462.26/1,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.00

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