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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.63, 2,087.37 and 915.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.63, 2,087.37 and 915.27 is: 1,263.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.63 : 2,087.37 = 915.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.63/2,087.37 = 915.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.63x = 2,087.37 × 915.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.63x = 1,910,507.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,507.14/1,512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.04

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