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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.93, 2,268.81 and 964.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.93, 2,268.81 and 964.31 is: 1,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.93 : 2,268.81 = 964.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.93/2,268.81 = 964.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.93x = 2,268.81 × 964.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.93x = 2,187,836.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,836.17/1,511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,447.05

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