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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.74, 2,076.75 and 1,085.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.74, 2,076.75 and 1,085.66 is: 1,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.74 : 2,076.75 = 1,085.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.74/2,076.75 = 1,085.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.74x = 2,076.75 × 1,085.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.74x = 2,254,644.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254,644.41/1,504.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.36

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