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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.27, 2,085.96 and 988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.27, 2,085.96 and 988.29 is: 1,363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.27 : 2,085.96 = 988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.27/2,085.96 = 988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.27x = 2,085.96 × 988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.27x = 2,061,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,061,533.41/1,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,363.20

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