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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.91, 2,266.17 and 691.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.91, 2,266.17 and 691.87 is: 1,036.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.91 : 2,266.17 = 691.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.91/2,266.17 = 691.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.91x = 2,266.17 × 691.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.91x = 1,567,905.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,905.36/1,512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.35

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