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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.40, 2,267.10 and 1,098.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.40, 2,267.10 and 1,098.30 is: 1,647.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.40 : 2,267.10 = 1,098.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.40/2,267.10 = 1,098.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.40x = 2,267.10 × 1,098.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.40x = 2,489,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,489,955.93/1,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.45

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