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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.37, 2,083.98 and 1,091.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.37, 2,083.98 and 1,091.98 is: 1,504.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.37 : 2,083.98 = 1,091.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.37/2,083.98 = 1,091.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.37x = 2,083.98 × 1,091.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.37x = 2,275,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,664.48/1,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.70

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