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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.44, 2,087.91 and 1,009.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.44, 2,087.91 and 1,009.89 is: 1,393.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.44 : 2,087.91 = 1,009.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.44/2,087.91 = 1,009.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.44x = 2,087.91 × 1,009.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.44x = 2,108,559.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,559.43/1,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.22

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