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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.82, 2,254.38 and 1,463.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.82, 2,254.38 and 1,463.28 is: 2,180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.82 : 2,254.38 = 1,463.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.82/2,254.38 = 1,463.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.82x = 2,254.38 × 1,463.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.82x = 3,298,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,789.17/1,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,180.56

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