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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.56, 2,087.10 and 1,094.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.56, 2,087.10 and 1,094.20 is: 1,507.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.56 : 2,087.10 = 1,094.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.56/2,087.10 = 1,094.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.56x = 2,087.10 × 1,094.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.56x = 2,283,704.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,704.82/1,514.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.83

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