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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.79, 2,090.19 and 1,220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.79, 2,090.19 and 1,220.36 is: 1,685.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.79 : 2,090.19 = 1,220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.79/2,090.19 = 1,220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.79x = 2,090.19 × 1,220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.79x = 2,550,778.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,550,778.17/1,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,685.03

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