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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.63, 2,075.78 and 1,091.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.63, 2,075.78 and 1,091.57 is: 1,635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.63 : 2,075.78 = 1,091.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.63/2,075.78 = 1,091.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.63x = 2,075.78 × 1,091.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.63x = 2,265,843.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,843.34/1,385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.25

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