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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.41, 2,268.63 and 690.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.41, 2,268.63 and 690.12 is: 1,035.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.41 : 2,268.63 = 690.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.41/2,268.63 = 690.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.41x = 2,268.63 × 690.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.41x = 1,565,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,626.94/1,512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.19

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