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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.13, 2,268.47 and 575.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.13, 2,268.47 and 575.35 is: 863.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.13 : 2,268.47 = 575.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.13/2,268.47 = 575.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.13x = 2,268.47 × 575.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.13x = 1,305,164.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,164.21/1,512.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.13

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