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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,517.94, 2,275.09 and 695.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,517.94, 2,275.09 and 695.08 is: 1,041.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,517.94 : 2,275.09 = 695.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,517.94/2,275.09 = 695.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,517.94x = 2,275.09 × 695.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,517.94x = 1,581,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,370.66/1,517.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.79

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