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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.10, 2,266.92 and 645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.10, 2,266.92 and 645.39 is: 968.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.10 : 2,266.92 = 645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.10/2,266.92 = 645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.10x = 2,266.92 × 645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.10x = 1,463,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,047.50/1,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.20

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