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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.60, 2,084.40 and 1,045.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.60, 2,084.40 and 1,045.92 is: 1,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.60 : 2,084.40 = 1,045.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.60/2,084.40 = 1,045.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.60x = 2,084.40 × 1,045.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.60x = 2,180,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,115.65/1,509.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.17

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