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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.19, 2,266.15 and 1,202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.19, 2,266.15 and 1,202.67 is: 1,802.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.19 : 2,266.15 = 1,202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.19/2,266.15 = 1,202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.19x = 2,266.15 × 1,202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.19x = 2,725,424.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,424.46/1,512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.31

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