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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.14, 2,284.59 and 1,089.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.14, 2,284.59 and 1,089.14 is: 1,635.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.14 : 2,284.59 = 1,089.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.14/2,284.59 = 1,089.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.14x = 2,284.59 × 1,089.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.14x = 2,488,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,238.35/1,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,635.77

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