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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.71, 2,076.19 and 1,085.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.71, 2,076.19 and 1,085.69 is: 1,498.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.71 : 2,076.19 = 1,085.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.71/2,076.19 = 1,085.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.71x = 2,076.19 × 1,085.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.71x = 2,254,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,092.57/1,504.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.02

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