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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.14, 2,267.13 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.14, 2,267.13 and 645.98 is: 968.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.14 : 2,267.13 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.14/2,267.13 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.14x = 2,267.13 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.14x = 1,464,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,520.64/1,512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.51

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