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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.64, 2,264.88 and 644.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.64, 2,264.88 and 644.48 is: 966.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.64 : 2,264.88 = 644.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.64/2,264.88 = 644.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.64x = 2,264.88 × 644.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.64x = 1,459,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,669.86/1,510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.26

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