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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.88, 2,060.62 and 1,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.88, 2,060.62 and 1,101.04 is: 1,519.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.88 : 2,060.62 = 1,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.88/2,060.62 = 1,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.88x = 2,060.62 × 1,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.88x = 2,268,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,817.14/1,492.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.76

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