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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,530.83, 2,111.87 and 1,019.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,530.83, 2,111.87 and 1,019.93 is: 1,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,530.83 : 2,111.87 = 1,019.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,530.83/2,111.87 = 1,019.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,530.83x = 2,111.87 × 1,019.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,530.83x = 2,153,951.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153,951.56/1,530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,407.05

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