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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.84, 2,266.28 and 1,044.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.84, 2,266.28 and 1,044.24 is: 1,564.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.84 : 2,266.28 = 1,044.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.84/2,266.28 = 1,044.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.84x = 2,266.28 × 1,044.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.84x = 2,366,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,540.23/1,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.30

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