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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.94, 2,280.60 and 1,034.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.94, 2,280.60 and 1,034.14 is: 1,550.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.94 : 2,280.60 = 1,034.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.94/2,280.60 = 1,034.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.94x = 2,280.60 × 1,034.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.94x = 2,358,459.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,459.68/1,520.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.66

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