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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.34, 2,266.68 and 690.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.34, 2,266.68 and 690.40 is: 1,034.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.34 : 2,266.68 = 690.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.34/2,266.68 = 690.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.34x = 2,266.68 × 690.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.34x = 1,564,915.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,915.87/1,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,034.76

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