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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.20, 2,263.80 and 1,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.20, 2,263.80 and 1,330.80 is: 1,993.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.20 : 2,263.80 = 1,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.20/2,263.80 = 1,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.20x = 2,263.80 × 1,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.20x = 3,012,665.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,665.04/1,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.56

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