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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.79, 2,094.64 and 1,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.79, 2,094.64 and 1,012.77 is: 1,397.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.79 : 2,094.64 = 1,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.79/2,094.64 = 1,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.79x = 2,094.64 × 1,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.79x = 2,121,388.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,388.55/1,517.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,397.68

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