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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.99, 2,265.91 and 633.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.99, 2,265.91 and 633.55 is: 950.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.99 : 2,265.91 = 633.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.99/2,265.91 = 633.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.99x = 2,265.91 × 633.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.99x = 1,435,567.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,567.28/1,510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.08

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