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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.62, 2,279.91 and 1,085.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.62, 2,279.91 and 1,085.29 is: 1,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.62 : 2,279.91 = 1,085.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.62/2,279.91 = 1,085.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.62x = 2,279.91 × 1,085.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.62x = 2,474,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,363.52/1,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.24

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