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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.56, 2,111.58 and 1,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.56, 2,111.58 and 1,112.52 is: 1,533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.56 : 2,111.58 = 1,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.56/2,111.58 = 1,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.56x = 2,111.58 × 1,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.56x = 2,349,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,174.98/1,531.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.84

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