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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.87, 2,088.18 and 883.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.87, 2,088.18 and 883.53 is: 1,219.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.87 : 2,088.18 = 883.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.87/2,088.18 = 883.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.87x = 2,088.18 × 883.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.87x = 1,844,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,969.68/1,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.52

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