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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.87, 2,272.98 and 649.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.87, 2,272.98 and 649.71 is: 974.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.87 : 2,272.98 = 649.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.87/2,272.98 = 649.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.87x = 2,272.98 × 649.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.87x = 1,476,777.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,777.84/1,515.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.21

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