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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.61, 2,108.91 and 1,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.61, 2,108.91 and 1,011.52 is: 1,516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.61 : 2,108.91 = 1,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.61/2,108.91 = 1,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.61x = 2,108.91 × 1,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.61x = 2,133,204.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133,204.64/1,406.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.56

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