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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.37, 2,097.44 and 1,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.37, 2,097.44 and 1,146.50 is: 1,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.37 : 2,097.44 = 1,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.37/2,097.44 = 1,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.37x = 2,097.44 × 1,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.37x = 2,404,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,698.74/1,519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.70

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