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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.14, 2,083.90 and 1,179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.14, 2,083.90 and 1,179.45 is: 1,626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.14 : 2,083.90 = 1,179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.14/2,083.90 = 1,179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.14x = 2,083.90 × 1,179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.14x = 2,457,855.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,855.86/1,511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.49

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