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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.29, 2,266.25 and 729.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.29, 2,266.25 and 729.45 is: 1,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.29 : 2,266.25 = 729.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.29/2,266.25 = 729.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.29x = 2,266.25 × 729.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.29x = 1,653,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,112.42/1,510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.57

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