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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.85, 2,092.04 and 1,043.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.85, 2,092.04 and 1,043.97 is: 1,441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.85 : 2,092.04 = 1,043.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.85/2,092.04 = 1,043.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.85x = 2,092.04 × 1,043.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.85x = 2,184,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,027.00/1,514.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.74

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