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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.71, 2,274.11 and 638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.71, 2,274.11 and 638.43 is: 957.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.71 : 2,274.11 = 638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.71/2,274.11 = 638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.71x = 2,274.11 × 638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.71x = 1,451,856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,856.61/1,515.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.87

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