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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.87, 2,087.49 and 1,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.87, 2,087.49 and 1,094.48 is: 1,508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.87 : 2,087.49 = 1,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.87/2,087.49 = 1,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.87x = 2,087.49 × 1,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.87x = 2,284,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,716.06/1,514.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.19

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