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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,522.89, 2,090.72 and 1,374.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,522.89, 2,090.72 and 1,374.66 is: 1,887.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,522.89 : 2,090.72 = 1,374.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,522.89/2,090.72 = 1,374.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,522.89x = 2,090.72 × 1,374.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,522.89x = 2,874,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,874,032.59/1,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.22

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