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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.54, 2,086.44 and 1,063.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.54, 2,086.44 and 1,063.99 is: 1,466.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.54 : 2,086.44 = 1,063.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.54/2,086.44 = 1,063.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.54x = 2,086.44 × 1,063.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.54x = 2,219,951.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,951.30/1,513.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,466.73

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