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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.96, 2,085.03 and 981.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.96, 2,085.03 and 981.02 is: 1,352.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.96 : 2,085.03 = 981.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.96/2,085.03 = 981.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.96x = 2,085.03 × 981.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.96x = 2,045,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,461.34/1,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.86

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