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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.70, 2,082.58 and 1,061.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.70, 2,082.58 and 1,061.20 is: 1,462.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.70 : 2,082.58 = 1,061.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.70/2,082.58 = 1,061.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.70x = 2,082.58 × 1,061.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.70x = 2,210,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,210,026.04/1,510.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.92

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