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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.86, 2,269.10 and 690.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.86, 2,269.10 and 690.91 is: 1,036.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.86 : 2,269.10 = 690.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.86/2,269.10 = 690.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.86x = 2,269.10 × 690.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.86x = 1,567,739.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,739.94/1,512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.28

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