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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.10, 1,935.72 and 1,085.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.10, 1,935.72 and 1,085.34 is: 1,629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.10 : 1,935.72 = 1,085.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.10/1,935.72 = 1,085.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.10x = 1,935.72 × 1,085.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.10x = 2,100,914.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,914.34/1,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.75

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