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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.95, 2,262.78 and 858.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.95, 2,262.78 and 858.90 is: 1,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.95 : 2,262.78 = 858.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.95/2,262.78 = 858.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.95x = 2,262.78 × 858.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.95x = 1,943,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,501.74/1,510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.28

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