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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.64, 2,086.94 and 952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.64, 2,086.94 and 952.60 is: 1,315.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.64 : 2,086.94 = 952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.64/2,086.94 = 952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.64x = 2,086.94 × 952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.64x = 1,988,019.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,019.04/1,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.14

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