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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.11, 2,265.84 and 677.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.11, 2,265.84 and 677.34 is: 1,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.11 : 2,265.84 = 677.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.11/2,265.84 = 677.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.11x = 2,265.84 × 677.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.11x = 1,534,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,744.07/1,510.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.31

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