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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.61, 2,095.19 and 994.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.61, 2,095.19 and 994.55 is: 1,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.61 : 2,095.19 = 994.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.61/2,095.19 = 994.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.61x = 2,095.19 × 994.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.61x = 2,083,771.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,771.21/1,517.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.06

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