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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.32, 2,266.86 and 1,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.32, 2,266.86 and 1,146.88 is: 1,720.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.32 : 2,266.86 = 1,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.32/2,266.86 = 1,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.32x = 2,266.86 × 1,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.32x = 2,599,816.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,816.40/1,511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.23

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