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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.81, 2,105.06 and 1,260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.81, 2,105.06 and 1,260.32 is: 1,737.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.81 : 2,105.06 = 1,260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.81/2,105.06 = 1,260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.81x = 2,105.06 × 1,260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.81x = 2,653,032.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,032.39/1,526.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.64

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