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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.52, 2,269.12 and 690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.52, 2,269.12 and 690.92 is: 1,036.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.52 : 2,269.12 = 690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.52/2,269.12 = 690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.52x = 2,269.12 × 690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.52x = 1,567,780.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,780.39/1,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.54

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