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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.66, 2,267.46 and 861

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.66, 2,267.46 and 861 is: 1,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.66 : 2,267.46 = 861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.66/2,267.46 = 861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.66x = 2,267.46 × 861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.66x = 1,952,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,283.06/1,511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.48

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