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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.64, 2,267.18 and 587.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.64, 2,267.18 and 587.60 is: 881.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.64 : 2,267.18 = 587.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.64/2,267.18 = 587.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.64x = 2,267.18 × 587.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.64x = 1,332,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,194.97/1,511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.29

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