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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.88, 2,105.92 and 1,086

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.88, 2,105.92 and 1,086 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.88 : 2,105.92 = 1,086 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.88/2,105.92 = 1,086/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.88x = 2,105.92 × 1,086
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.88x = 2,287,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,029.12/1,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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