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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.06, 2,097.95 and 1,148.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.06, 2,097.95 and 1,148.06 is: 1,583.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.06 : 2,097.95 = 1,148.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.06/2,097.95 = 1,148.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.06x = 2,097.95 × 1,148.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.06x = 2,408,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,556.25/1,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.47

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