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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.61, 2,088.87 and 1,139.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.61, 2,088.87 and 1,139.93 is: 1,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.61 : 2,088.87 = 1,139.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.61/2,088.87 = 1,139.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.61x = 2,088.87 × 1,139.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.61x = 2,381,155.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,155.13/1,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.17

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