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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.28, 2,266.08 and 688.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.28, 2,266.08 and 688.64 is: 1,033.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.28 : 2,266.08 = 688.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.28/2,266.08 = 688.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.28x = 2,266.08 × 688.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.28x = 1,560,513.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,513.33/1,510.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.26

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