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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.48, 2,086.91 and 1,093.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.48, 2,086.91 and 1,093.48 is: 1,506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.48 : 2,086.91 = 1,093.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.48/2,086.91 = 1,093.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.48x = 2,086.91 × 1,093.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.48x = 2,281,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,987.76/1,514.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.78

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