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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.30, 2,264.50 and 676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.30, 2,264.50 and 676.54 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.30 : 2,264.50 = 676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.30/2,264.50 = 676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.30x = 2,264.50 × 676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.30x = 1,532,024.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,024.83/1,510.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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