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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.69, 2,087.67 and 923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.69, 2,087.67 and 923.23 is: 1,274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.69 : 2,087.67 = 923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.69/2,087.67 = 923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.69x = 2,087.67 × 923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.69x = 1,927,399.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,399.57/1,512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.15

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