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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.08, 2,265.94 and 886.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.08, 2,265.94 and 886.67 is: 1,329.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.08 : 2,265.94 = 886.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.08/2,265.94 = 886.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.08x = 2,265.94 × 886.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.08x = 2,009,149.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,149.10/1,511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.61

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