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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.70, 2,270.07 and 1,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.70, 2,270.07 and 1,269.66 is: 1,901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.70 : 2,270.07 = 1,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.70/2,270.07 = 1,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.70x = 2,270.07 × 1,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.70x = 2,882,217.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,217.08/1,515.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.57

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