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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.48, 2,265.83 and 1,121.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.48, 2,265.83 and 1,121.00 is: 1,680.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.48 : 2,265.83 = 1,121.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.48/2,265.83 = 1,121.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.48x = 2,265.83 × 1,121.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.48x = 2,540,003.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,003.90/1,511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.48

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