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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.99, 2,268.84 and 575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.99, 2,268.84 and 575.78 is: 863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.99 : 2,268.84 = 575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.99/2,268.84 = 575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.99x = 2,268.84 × 575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.99x = 1,306,341.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,341.35/1,512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.42

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