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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.88, 2,265.90 and 645.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.88, 2,265.90 and 645.32 is: 967.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.88 : 2,265.90 = 645.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.88/2,265.90 = 645.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.88x = 2,265.90 × 645.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.88x = 1,462,230.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,230.59/1,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.16

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