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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.82, 2,084.74 and 881.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.82, 2,084.74 and 881.55 is: 1,216.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.82 : 2,084.74 = 881.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.82/2,084.74 = 881.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.82x = 2,084.74 × 881.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.82x = 1,837,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,802.55/1,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.43

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