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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.28, 2,090.68 and 1,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.28, 2,090.68 and 1,141.94 is: 1,576.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.28 : 2,090.68 = 1,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.28/2,090.68 = 1,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.28x = 2,090.68 × 1,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.28x = 2,387,431.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,431.12/1,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.61

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