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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.65, 2,286.85 and 1,091.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.65, 2,286.85 and 1,091.49 is: 1,636.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.65 : 2,286.85 = 1,091.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.65/2,286.85 = 1,091.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.65x = 2,286.85 × 1,091.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.65x = 2,496,068.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496,068.45/1,525.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.07

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