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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.98, 2,267.84 and 1,265.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.98, 2,267.84 and 1,265.74 is: 1,899.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.98 : 2,267.84 = 1,265.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.98/2,267.84 = 1,265.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.98x = 2,267.84 × 1,265.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.98x = 2,870,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,870,495.80/1,510.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.76

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