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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.83, 2,275.12 and 1,083.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.83, 2,275.12 and 1,083.67 is: 1,624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.83 : 2,275.12 = 1,083.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.83/2,275.12 = 1,083.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.83x = 2,275.12 × 1,083.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.83x = 2,465,479.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,479.29/1,517.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.34

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