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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.61, 2,266.13 and 470.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.61, 2,266.13 and 470.69 is: 706.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.61 : 2,266.13 = 470.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.61/2,266.13 = 470.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.61x = 2,266.13 × 470.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.61x = 1,066,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,631.05/1,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.09

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