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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.51, 2,280.76 and 936.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.51, 2,280.76 and 936.09 is: 1,404.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.51 : 2,280.76 = 936.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.51/2,280.76 = 936.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.51x = 2,280.76 × 936.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.51x = 2,134,994.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,134,994.29/1,520.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,404.14

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