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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.88, 2,086.49 and 1,277.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.88, 2,086.49 and 1,277.98 is: 1,762.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.88 : 2,086.49 = 1,277.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.88/2,086.49 = 1,277.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.88x = 2,086.49 × 1,277.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.88x = 2,666,492.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,492.49/1,512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.53

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