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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.88, 2,267.98 and 538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.88, 2,267.98 and 538.20 is: 807.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.88 : 2,267.98 = 538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.88/2,267.98 = 538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.88x = 2,267.98 × 538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.88x = 1,220,626.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,626.84/1,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.36

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