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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.77, 2,260.98 and 1,049.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.77, 2,260.98 and 1,049.07 is: 1,570.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.77 : 2,260.98 = 1,049.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.77/2,260.98 = 1,049.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.77x = 2,260.98 × 1,049.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.77x = 2,371,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,926.29/1,510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.01

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