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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.10, 2,268.47 and 524.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.10, 2,268.47 and 524.91 is: 787.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.10 : 2,268.47 = 524.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.10/2,268.47 = 524.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.10x = 2,268.47 × 524.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.10x = 1,190,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,752.41/1,512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.48

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