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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.53, 2,085.41 and 1,137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.53, 2,085.41 and 1,137.90 is: 1,568.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.53 : 2,085.41 = 1,137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.53/2,085.41 = 1,137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.53x = 2,085.41 × 1,137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.53x = 2,372,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,988.04/1,512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.89

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