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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.18, 2,083.13 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.18, 2,083.13 and 921.06 is: 1,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.18 : 2,083.13 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.18/2,083.13 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.18x = 2,083.13 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.18x = 1,918,687.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,687.72/1,510.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.50

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