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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.49, 2,268.84 and 634.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.49, 2,268.84 and 634.66 is: 952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.49 : 2,268.84 = 634.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.49/2,268.84 = 634.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.49x = 2,268.84 × 634.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.49x = 1,439,941.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,941.99/1,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.03

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