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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.49, 2,273.34 and 637.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.49, 2,273.34 and 637.66 is: 956.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.49 : 2,273.34 = 637.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.49/2,273.34 = 637.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.49x = 2,273.34 × 637.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.49x = 1,449,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,617.98/1,515.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.53

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