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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.65, 2,656.26 and 1,085.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.65, 2,656.26 and 1,085.40 is: 1,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.65 : 2,656.26 = 1,085.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.65/2,656.26 = 1,085.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.65x = 2,656.26 × 1,085.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.65x = 2,883,104.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,883,104.60/1,924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.99

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