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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.84, 2,271.57 and 783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.84, 2,271.57 and 783.90 is: 1,174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.84 : 2,271.57 = 783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.84/2,271.57 = 783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.84x = 2,271.57 × 783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.84x = 1,780,683.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,683.72/1,515.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.72

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