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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.10, 2,267.32 and 537.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.10, 2,267.32 and 537.36 is: 806.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.10 : 2,267.32 = 537.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.10/2,267.32 = 537.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.10x = 2,267.32 × 537.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.10x = 1,218,367.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,367.08/1,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.28

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