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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.56, 2,095.88 and 1,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.56, 2,095.88 and 1,146.56 is: 1,581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.56 : 2,095.88 = 1,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.56/2,095.88 = 1,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.56x = 2,095.88 × 1,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.56x = 2,403,035.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,035.96/1,519.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.40

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