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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.83, 2,268.29 and 635.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.83, 2,268.29 and 635.11 is: 952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.83 : 2,268.29 = 635.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.83/2,268.29 = 635.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.83x = 2,268.29 × 635.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.83x = 1,440,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,609.58/1,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.26

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