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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.93, 2,266.42 and 470.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.93, 2,266.42 and 470.96 is: 706.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.93 : 2,266.42 = 470.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.93/2,266.42 = 470.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.93x = 2,266.42 × 470.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.93x = 1,067,393.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,393.16/1,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.45

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