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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.11, 2,268.42 and 472.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.11, 2,268.42 and 472.04 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.11 : 2,268.42 = 472.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.11/2,268.42 = 472.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.11x = 2,268.42 × 472.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.11x = 1,070,784.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,784.98/1,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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