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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.56, 2,269.56 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.56, 2,269.56 and 647.12 is: 970.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.56 : 2,269.56 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.56/2,269.56 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.56x = 2,269.56 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.56x = 1,468,677.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,677.67/1,512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.99

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