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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.54, 2,275.68 and 640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.54, 2,275.68 and 640.44 is: 960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.54 : 2,275.68 = 640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.54/2,275.68 = 640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.54x = 2,275.68 × 640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.54x = 1,457,435.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,435.30/1,517.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 960.39

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