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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.54, 2,273.34 and 649.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.54, 2,273.34 and 649.86 is: 974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.54 : 2,273.34 = 649.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.54/2,273.34 = 649.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.54x = 2,273.34 × 649.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.54x = 1,477,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,352.73/1,515.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.80

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