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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.73, 2,086.11 and 952.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.73, 2,086.11 and 952.02 is: 1,313.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.73 : 2,086.11 = 952.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.73/2,086.11 = 952.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.73x = 2,086.11 × 952.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.73x = 1,986,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,018.44/1,511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.74

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