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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.56, 1,625.68 and 1,085.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.56, 1,625.68 and 1,085.38 is: 1,616.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.56 : 1,625.68 = 1,085.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.56/1,625.68 = 1,085.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.56x = 1,625.68 × 1,085.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.56x = 1,764,480.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,480.56/1,091.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,616.48

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