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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.84, 2,269.34 and 472.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.84, 2,269.34 and 472.92 is: 709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.84 : 2,269.34 = 472.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.84/2,269.34 = 472.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.84x = 2,269.34 × 472.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.84x = 1,073,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,216.27/1,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.41

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