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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.87, 2,264.76 and 1,101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.87, 2,264.76 and 1,101.87 is: 1,650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.87 : 2,264.76 = 1,101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.87/2,264.76 = 1,101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.87x = 2,264.76 × 1,101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.87x = 2,495,471.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,471.10/1,511.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.59

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