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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.28, 2,260.44 and 1,297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.28, 2,260.44 and 1,297.44 is: 1,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.28 : 2,260.44 = 1,297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.28/2,260.44 = 1,297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.28x = 2,260.44 × 1,297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.28x = 2,932,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,785.27/1,511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,940.60

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