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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.83, 2,264.79 and 1,043.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.83, 2,264.79 and 1,043.23 is: 1,562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.83 : 2,264.79 = 1,043.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.83/2,264.79 = 1,043.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.83x = 2,264.79 × 1,043.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.83x = 2,362,696.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,696.87/1,511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.81

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