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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.27 and 1,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.41, 2,087.27 and 1,016.08 is: 1,402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.41 : 2,087.27 = 1,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.41/2,087.27 = 1,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.41x = 2,087.27 × 1,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.41x = 2,120,826.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,826.81/1,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.29

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