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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.11, 2,269.18 and 538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.11, 2,269.18 and 538.22 is: 807.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.11 : 2,269.18 = 538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.11/2,269.18 = 538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.11x = 2,269.18 × 538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.11x = 1,221,318.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,318.06/1,512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.69

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