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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.02, 2,261.36 and 1,049.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.02, 2,261.36 and 1,049.32 is: 1,570.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.02 : 2,261.36 = 1,049.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.02/2,261.36 = 1,049.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.02x = 2,261.36 × 1,049.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.02x = 2,372,885.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,885.03/1,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.39

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