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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.51, 2,267.42 and 732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.51, 2,267.42 and 732.08 is: 1,097.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.51 : 2,267.42 = 732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.51/2,267.42 = 732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.51x = 2,267.42 × 732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.51x = 1,659,917.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,917.84/1,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.46

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