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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.51, 2,269.08 and 538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.51, 2,269.08 and 538.59 is: 808.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.51 : 2,269.08 = 538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.51/2,269.08 = 538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.51x = 2,269.08 × 538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.51x = 1,222,103.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,103.80/1,512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.00

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