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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.85, 2,268.99 and 587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.85, 2,268.99 and 587.84 is: 882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.85 : 2,268.99 = 587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.85/2,268.99 = 587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.85x = 2,268.99 × 587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.85x = 1,333,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,791.74/1,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.22

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