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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.46, 2,090.99 and 1,116.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.46, 2,090.99 and 1,116.17 is: 1,541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.46 : 2,090.99 = 1,116.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.46/2,090.99 = 1,116.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.46x = 2,090.99 × 1,116.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.46x = 2,333,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,903.23/1,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.08

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