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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,832.31, 2,528.63 and 1,086.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,832.31, 2,528.63 and 1,086.26 is: 1,499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,832.31 : 2,528.63 = 1,086.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,832.31/2,528.63 = 1,086.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,832.31x = 2,528.63 × 1,086.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,832.31x = 2,746,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,746,749.62/1,832.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.06

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