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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.22, 2,085.54 and 1,069.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.22, 2,085.54 and 1,069.26 is: 1,475.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.22 : 2,085.54 = 1,069.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.22/2,085.54 = 1,069.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.22x = 2,085.54 × 1,069.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.22x = 2,229,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,984.50/1,511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.62

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