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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.57, 2,272.71 and 475.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.57, 2,272.71 and 475.32 is: 712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.57 : 2,272.71 = 475.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.57/2,272.71 = 475.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.57x = 2,272.71 × 475.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.57x = 1,080,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,264.52/1,515.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.78

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