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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.47, 2,269.44 and 690.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.47, 2,269.44 and 690.56 is: 1,036.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.47 : 2,269.44 = 690.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.47/2,269.44 = 690.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.47x = 2,269.44 × 690.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.47x = 1,567,173.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,173.14/1,512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.17

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