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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.82, 2,268.15 and 935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.82, 2,268.15 and 935.14 is: 1,402.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.82 : 2,268.15 = 935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.82/2,268.15 = 935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.82x = 2,268.15 × 935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.82x = 2,121,037.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,037.79/1,512.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.04

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