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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.84, 2,089.53 and 1,041.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.84, 2,089.53 and 1,041.92 is: 1,437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.84 : 2,089.53 = 1,041.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.84/2,089.53 = 1,041.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.84x = 2,089.53 × 1,041.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.84x = 2,177,112.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,112.65/1,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.19

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