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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.82, 2,267.47 and 864.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.82, 2,267.47 and 864.01 is: 1,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.82 : 2,267.47 = 864.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.82/2,267.47 = 864.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.82x = 2,267.47 × 864.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.82x = 1,959,101.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,101.10/1,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.00

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