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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.88, 2,100.39 and 1,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.88, 2,100.39 and 1,316.72 is: 1,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.88 : 2,100.39 = 1,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.88/2,100.39 = 1,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.88x = 2,100.39 × 1,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.88x = 2,765,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,625.52/1,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.48

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