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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.89, 2,085.30 and 922.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.89, 2,085.30 and 922.61 is: 1,272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.89 : 2,085.30 = 922.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.89/2,085.30 = 922.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.89x = 2,085.30 × 922.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.89x = 1,923,923.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,923.85/1,511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.53

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