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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.28, 2,264.34 and 688.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.28, 2,264.34 and 688.14 is: 1,031.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.28 : 2,264.34 = 688.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.28/2,264.34 = 688.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.28x = 2,264.34 × 688.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.28x = 1,558,182.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,182.93/1,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.72

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