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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,515.90, 2,270.68 and 694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,515.90, 2,270.68 and 694.88 is: 1,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,515.90 : 2,270.68 = 694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,515.90/2,270.68 = 694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,515.90x = 2,270.68 × 694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,515.90x = 1,577,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,850.12/1,515.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.87

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