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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.89, 2,087.69 and 923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.89, 2,087.69 and 923.30 is: 1,274.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.89 : 2,087.69 = 923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.89/2,087.69 = 923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.89x = 2,087.69 × 923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.89x = 1,927,549.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,927,549.12/1,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.09

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