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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.99, 2,266.83 and 537.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.99, 2,266.83 and 537.09 is: 805.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.99 : 2,266.83 = 537.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.99/2,266.83 = 537.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.99x = 2,266.83 × 537.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.99x = 1,217,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,491.72/1,510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.76

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