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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.88, 2,268.12 and 537.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.88, 2,268.12 and 537.86 is: 806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.88 : 2,268.12 = 537.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.88/2,268.12 = 537.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.88x = 2,268.12 × 537.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.88x = 1,219,919.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,919.68/1,511.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.89

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