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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.32, 2,086.14 and 1,044.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.32, 2,086.14 and 1,044.76 is: 1,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.32 : 2,086.14 = 1,044.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.32/2,086.14 = 1,044.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.32x = 2,086.14 × 1,044.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.32x = 2,179,515.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,515.63/1,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,442.13

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