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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.92, 2,086.38 and 981.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.92, 2,086.38 and 981.61 is: 1,353.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.92 : 2,086.38 = 981.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.92/2,086.38 = 981.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.92x = 2,086.38 × 981.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.92x = 2,048,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,048,009.36/1,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.68

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