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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.72, 2,268.60 and 472.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.72, 2,268.60 and 472.68 is: 708.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.72 : 2,268.60 = 472.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.72/2,268.60 = 472.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.72x = 2,268.60 × 472.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.72x = 1,072,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,321.85/1,512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.87

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