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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.36, 2,265.27 and 688.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.36, 2,265.27 and 688.66 is: 1,032.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.36 : 2,265.27 = 688.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.36/2,265.27 = 688.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.36x = 2,265.27 × 688.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.36x = 1,560,000.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,000.84/1,510.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.87

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