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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.18, 2,266.23 and 689.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.18, 2,266.23 and 689.30 is: 1,033.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.18 : 2,266.23 = 689.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.18/2,266.23 = 689.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.18x = 2,266.23 × 689.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.18x = 1,562,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,112.34/1,511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.70

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