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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.58, 2,267.88 and 635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.58, 2,267.88 and 635.64 is: 953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.58 : 2,267.88 = 635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.58/2,267.88 = 635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.58x = 2,267.88 × 635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.58x = 1,441,555.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,555.24/1,512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.04

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