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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.44, 2,083.52 and 986.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.44, 2,083.52 and 986.56 is: 1,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.44 : 2,083.52 = 986.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.44/2,083.52 = 986.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.44x = 2,083.52 × 986.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.44x = 2,055,517.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,517.49/1,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.97

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