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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.97, 2,267.39 and 678.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.97, 2,267.39 and 678.03 is: 1,017.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.97 : 2,267.39 = 678.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.97/2,267.39 = 678.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.97x = 2,267.39 × 678.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.97x = 1,537,358.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,358.44/1,510.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.46

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