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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.89, 2,266.26 and 730.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.89, 2,266.26 and 730.65 is: 1,095.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.89 : 2,266.26 = 730.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.89/2,266.26 = 730.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.89x = 2,266.26 × 730.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.89x = 1,655,842.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,842.87/1,510.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.94

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