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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,528.90, 2,106.85 and 1,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,528.90, 2,106.85 and 1,085.56 is: 1,495.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,528.90 : 2,106.85 = 1,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,528.90/2,106.85 = 1,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,528.90x = 2,106.85 × 1,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,528.90x = 2,287,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,104.10/1,528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.92

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