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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.91, 2,268.83 and 646.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.91, 2,268.83 and 646.22 is: 969.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.91 : 2,268.83 = 646.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.91/2,268.83 = 646.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.91x = 2,268.83 × 646.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.91x = 1,466,163.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,163.32/1,511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.74

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