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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.85, 2,266.64 and 632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.85, 2,266.64 and 632.87 is: 949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.85 : 2,266.64 = 632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.85/2,266.64 = 632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.85x = 2,266.64 × 632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.85x = 1,434,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,475.54/1,510.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.45

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