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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.73, 2,267.71 and 538.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.73, 2,267.71 and 538.60 is: 807.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.73 : 2,267.71 = 538.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.73/2,267.71 = 538.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.73x = 2,267.71 × 538.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.73x = 1,221,388.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,388.61/1,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.41

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