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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.60, 2,266.07 and 861.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.60, 2,266.07 and 861.36 is: 1,290.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.60 : 2,266.07 = 861.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.60/2,266.07 = 861.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.60x = 2,266.07 × 861.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.60x = 1,951,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,897.75/1,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.43

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