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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.92, 2,089.38 and 1,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.92, 2,089.38 and 1,095.60 is: 1,512.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.92 : 2,089.38 = 1,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.92/2,089.38 = 1,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.92x = 2,089.38 × 1,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.92x = 2,289,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,124.73/1,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.05

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