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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.25, 2,263.32 and 778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.25, 2,263.32 and 778.28 is: 1,166.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.25 : 2,263.32 = 778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.25/2,263.32 = 778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.25x = 2,263.32 × 778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.25x = 1,761,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,496.69/1,510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.36

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