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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.01, 2,268.33 and 538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.01, 2,268.33 and 538.09 is: 807.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.01 : 2,268.33 = 538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.01/2,268.33 = 538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.01x = 2,268.33 × 538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.01x = 1,220,565.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,565.69/1,512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.25

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