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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511, 2,085.50 and 959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511, 2,085.50 and 959.32 is: 1,324.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511 : 2,085.50 = 959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511/2,085.50 = 959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511x = 2,085.50 × 959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511x = 2,000,661.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,661.86/1,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.06

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