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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.63, 2,099.11 and 1,023.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.63, 2,099.11 and 1,023.57 is: 1,412.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.63 : 2,099.11 = 1,023.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.63/2,099.11 = 1,023.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.63x = 2,099.11 × 1,023.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.63x = 2,148,585.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,585.38/1,520.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.96

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