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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.26, 2,263.68 and 815.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.26, 2,263.68 and 815.38 is: 1,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.26 : 2,263.68 = 815.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.26/2,263.68 = 815.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.26x = 2,263.68 × 815.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.26x = 1,845,761.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,761.44/1,510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.15

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