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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.95, 2,269.43 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.95, 2,269.43 and 635.22 is: 952.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.95 : 2,269.43 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.95/2,269.43 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.95x = 2,269.43 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.95x = 1,441,584.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,584.15/1,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.83

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