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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.23, 2,090.48 and 1,159.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.23, 2,090.48 and 1,159.47 is: 1,600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.23 : 2,090.48 = 1,159.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.23/2,090.48 = 1,159.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.23x = 2,090.48 × 1,159.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.23x = 2,423,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,843.05/1,514.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.71

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