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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.52, 2,268.96 and 538.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.52, 2,268.96 and 538.72 is: 808.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.52 : 2,268.96 = 538.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.52/2,268.96 = 538.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.52x = 2,268.96 × 538.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.52x = 1,222,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,334.13/1,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.14

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