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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.30, 2,084.73 and 1,091.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.30, 2,084.73 and 1,091.18 is: 1,505.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.30 : 2,084.73 = 1,091.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.30/2,084.73 = 1,091.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.30x = 2,084.73 × 1,091.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.30x = 2,274,815.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,815.68/1,511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.20

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