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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.59, 2,087.34 and 883.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.59, 2,087.34 and 883.17 is: 1,218.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.59 : 2,087.34 = 883.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.59/2,087.34 = 883.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.59x = 2,087.34 × 883.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.59x = 1,843,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,481.64/1,512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.76

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