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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.92, 2,084.72 and 1,040.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.92, 2,084.72 and 1,040.96 is: 1,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.92 : 2,084.72 = 1,040.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.92/2,084.72 = 1,040.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.92x = 2,084.72 × 1,040.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.92x = 2,170,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,110.13/1,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,434.39

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