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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.41, 2,265.65 and 859.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.41, 2,265.65 and 859.78 is: 1,289.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.41 : 2,265.65 = 859.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.41/2,265.65 = 859.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.41x = 2,265.65 × 859.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.41x = 1,947,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,967.15/1,510.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.69

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