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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,511.99, 2,267.00 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,511.99, 2,267.00 and 635.04 is: 952.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,511.99 : 2,267.00 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,511.99/2,267.00 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,511.99x = 2,267.00 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,511.99x = 1,439,632.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,632.50/1,511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.15

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