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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.33, 2,089.89 and 924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.33, 2,089.89 and 924.98 is: 1,276.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.33 : 2,089.89 = 924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.33/2,089.89 = 924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.33x = 2,089.89 × 924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.33x = 1,933,096.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,933,096.00/1,514.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,276.54

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