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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.37, 2,269.28 and 679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.37, 2,269.28 and 679.69 is: 1,019.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.37 : 2,269.28 = 679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.37/2,269.28 = 679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.37x = 2,269.28 × 679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.37x = 1,542,403.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,403.52/1,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.86

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