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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.28, 2,268.09 and 771.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.28, 2,268.09 and 771.11 is: 1,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.28 : 2,268.09 = 771.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.28/2,268.09 = 771.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.28x = 2,268.09 × 771.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.28x = 1,748,946.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,946.88/1,512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.50

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