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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.67, 2,084.52 and 1,196.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.67, 2,084.52 and 1,196.43 is: 1,649.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.67 : 2,084.52 = 1,196.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.67/2,084.52 = 1,196.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.67x = 2,084.52 × 1,196.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.67x = 2,493,982.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,493,982.26/1,511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.82

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