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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.58, 2,085.27 and 1,069.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.58, 2,085.27 and 1,069.73 is: 1,475.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.58 : 2,085.27 = 1,069.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.58/2,085.27 = 1,069.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.58x = 2,085.27 × 1,069.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.58x = 2,230,665.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,665.45/1,511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.72

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