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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.24, 2,266.21 and 633.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.24, 2,266.21 and 633.79 is: 949.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.24 : 2,266.21 = 633.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.24/2,266.21 = 633.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.24x = 2,266.21 × 633.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.24x = 1,436,301.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,301.24/1,512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.78

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