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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.85, 2,275.59 and 694.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.85, 2,275.59 and 694.33 is: 1,042.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.85 : 2,275.59 = 694.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.85/2,275.59 = 694.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.85x = 2,275.59 × 694.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.85x = 1,580,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,010.40/1,515.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.33

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