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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.93, 2,269.80 and 525.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.93, 2,269.80 and 525.81 is: 788.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.93 : 2,269.80 = 525.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.93/2,269.80 = 525.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.93x = 2,269.80 × 525.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.93x = 1,193,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,483.54/1,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.86

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