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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.44, 2,268.72 and 646.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.44, 2,268.72 and 646.16 is: 969.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.44 : 2,268.72 = 646.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.44/2,268.72 = 646.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.44x = 2,268.72 × 646.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.44x = 1,465,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,956.12/1,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.27

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