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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.56, 2,264.84 and 729.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.56, 2,264.84 and 729.01 is: 1,093.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.56 : 2,264.84 = 729.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.56/2,264.84 = 729.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.56x = 2,264.84 × 729.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.56x = 1,651,092.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,092.93/1,510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.03

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