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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.76, 2,087.53 and 1,015.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.76, 2,087.53 and 1,015.33 is: 1,401.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.76 : 2,087.53 = 1,015.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.76/2,087.53 = 1,015.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.76x = 2,087.53 × 1,015.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.76x = 2,119,524.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,524.08/1,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.10

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