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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.08, 2,268.48 and 538.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.08, 2,268.48 and 538.28 is: 807.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.08 : 2,268.48 = 538.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.08/2,268.48 = 538.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.08x = 2,268.48 × 538.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.08x = 1,221,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,077.41/1,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.55

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