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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.52, 2,285.16 and 1,090.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.52, 2,285.16 and 1,090.36 is: 1,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.52 : 2,285.16 = 1,090.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.52/2,285.16 = 1,090.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.52x = 2,285.16 × 1,090.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.52x = 2,491,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,647.06/1,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.38

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