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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.83, 2,090.19 and 1,141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.83, 2,090.19 and 1,141.69 is: 1,575.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.83 : 2,090.19 = 1,141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.83/2,090.19 = 1,141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.83x = 2,090.19 × 1,141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.83x = 2,386,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,349.02/1,514.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.32

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