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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.74, 2,105.82 and 995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.74, 2,105.82 and 995.28 is: 1,373.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.74 : 2,105.82 = 995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.74/2,105.82 = 995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.74x = 2,105.82 × 995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.74x = 2,095,880.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,880.53/1,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.68

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