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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.51, 2,267.09 and 485.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.51, 2,267.09 and 485.51 is: 728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.51 : 2,267.09 = 485.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.51/2,267.09 = 485.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.51x = 2,267.09 × 485.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.51x = 1,100,692.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,692.44/1,511.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.21

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