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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.19, 2,264.61 and 1,048.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.19, 2,264.61 and 1,048.66 is: 1,570.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.19 : 2,264.61 = 1,048.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.19/2,264.61 = 1,048.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.19x = 2,264.61 × 1,048.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.19x = 2,374,805.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,805.92/1,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.44

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