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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.71, 2,106.51 and 958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.71, 2,106.51 and 958.79 is: 1,323.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.71 : 2,106.51 = 958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.71/2,106.51 = 958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.71x = 2,106.51 × 958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.71x = 2,019,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,700.72/1,525.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,323.78

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