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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.02, 2,097.63 and 1,145.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.02, 2,097.63 and 1,145.36 is: 1,581.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.02 : 2,097.63 = 1,145.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.02/2,097.63 = 1,145.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.02x = 2,097.63 × 1,145.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.02x = 2,402,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,541.50/1,519.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.64

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