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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.44, 2,265.54 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.44, 2,265.54 and 633.72 is: 949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.44 : 2,265.54 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.44/2,265.54 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.44x = 2,265.54 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.44x = 1,435,711.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,711.38/1,511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.90

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