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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.60, 2,265.60 and 730.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.60, 2,265.60 and 730.60 is: 1,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.60 : 2,265.60 = 730.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.60/2,265.60 = 730.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.60x = 2,265.60 × 730.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.60x = 1,655,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,247.36/1,510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.75

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