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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.15, 2,265.18 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.15, 2,265.18 and 688.64 is: 1,032.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.15 : 2,265.18 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.15/2,265.18 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.15x = 2,265.18 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.15x = 1,559,893.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,893.56/1,510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.94

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