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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.92, 2,090.76 and 924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.92, 2,090.76 and 924.90 is: 1,277.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.92 : 2,090.76 = 924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.92/2,090.76 = 924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.92x = 2,090.76 × 924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.92x = 1,933,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,743.92/1,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,277.31

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