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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.52, 2,655.85 and 1,085.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.52, 2,655.85 and 1,085.23 is: 1,497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.52 : 2,655.85 = 1,085.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.52/2,655.85 = 1,085.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.52x = 2,655.85 × 1,085.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.52x = 2,882,208.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,208.10/1,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.62

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