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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,514.97, 2,089.92 and 1,073.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,514.97, 2,089.92 and 1,073.10 is: 1,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,514.97 : 2,089.92 = 1,073.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,514.97/2,089.92 = 1,073.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,514.97x = 2,089.92 × 1,073.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,514.97x = 2,242,693.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242,693.15/1,514.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.35

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