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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.27, 2,264.00 and 1,148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.27, 2,264.00 and 1,148.49 is: 1,719.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.27 : 2,264.00 = 1,148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.27/2,264.00 = 1,148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.27x = 2,264.00 × 1,148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.27x = 2,600,175.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600,175.62/1,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.39

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