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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.73, 2,264.41 and 1,291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.73, 2,264.41 and 1,291.33 is: 1,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.73 : 2,264.41 = 1,291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.73/2,264.41 = 1,291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.73x = 2,264.41 × 1,291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.73x = 2,924,100.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,924,100.57/1,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.00

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