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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.85, 2,263.07 and 1,164.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.85, 2,263.07 and 1,164.29 is: 1,742.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.85 : 2,263.07 = 1,164.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.85/2,263.07 = 1,164.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.85x = 2,263.07 × 1,164.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.85x = 2,634,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,634,869.77/1,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.81

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