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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.55, 2,104.48 and 1,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.55, 2,104.48 and 1,084.29 is: 1,494.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.55 : 2,104.48 = 1,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.55/2,104.48 = 1,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.55x = 2,104.48 × 1,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.55x = 2,281,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,866.62/1,526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.79

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