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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.91, 2,267.33 and 645.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.91, 2,267.33 and 645.22 is: 968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.91 : 2,267.33 = 645.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.91/2,267.33 = 645.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.91x = 2,267.33 × 645.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.91x = 1,462,926.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,926.66/1,510.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.24

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