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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.87, 2,269.67 and 647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.87, 2,269.67 and 647.25 is: 971.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.87 : 2,269.67 = 647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.87/2,269.67 = 647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.87x = 2,269.67 × 647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.87x = 1,469,040.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,040.67/1,512.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.03

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