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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.52, 2,269.74 and 819.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.52, 2,269.74 and 819.66 is: 1,230.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.52 : 2,269.74 = 819.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.52/2,269.74 = 819.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.52x = 2,269.74 × 819.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.52x = 1,860,415.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,415.09/1,512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.01

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