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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,516.52, 2,090.04 and 1,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,516.52, 2,090.04 and 1,044.44 is: 1,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,516.52 : 2,090.04 = 1,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,516.52/2,090.04 = 1,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,516.52x = 2,090.04 × 1,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,516.52x = 2,182,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,921.38/1,516.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.43

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