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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.88, 2,105.73 and 827.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.88, 2,105.73 and 827.26 is: 1,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.88 : 2,105.73 = 827.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.88/2,105.73 = 827.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.88x = 2,105.73 × 827.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.88x = 1,741,986.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,986.20/1,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.63

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