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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.66, 2,279.07 and 1,032.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.66, 2,279.07 and 1,032.18 is: 1,549.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.66 : 2,279.07 = 1,032.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.66/2,279.07 = 1,032.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.66x = 2,279.07 × 1,032.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.66x = 2,352,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,410.47/1,518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.00

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