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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.85, 2,086.41 and 914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.85, 2,086.41 and 914.54 is: 1,262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.85 : 2,086.41 = 914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.85/2,086.41 = 914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.85x = 2,086.41 × 914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.85x = 1,908,094.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,094.97/1,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.09

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