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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.25, 2,266.05 and 689.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.25, 2,266.05 and 689.70 is: 1,034.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.25 : 2,266.05 = 689.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.25/2,266.05 = 689.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.25x = 2,266.05 × 689.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.25x = 1,562,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,894.69/1,511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.17

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