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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.96, 2,268.76 and 635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.96, 2,268.76 and 635.06 is: 952.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.96 : 2,268.76 = 635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.96/2,268.76 = 635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.96x = 2,268.76 × 635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.96x = 1,440,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,798.73/1,511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.93

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