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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.69, 2,270.46 and 897.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.69, 2,270.46 and 897.54 is: 1,344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.69 : 2,270.46 = 897.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.69/2,270.46 = 897.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.69x = 2,270.46 × 897.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.69x = 2,037,828.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,828.67/1,515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.49

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