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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.31, 2,277.47 and 1,030.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.31, 2,277.47 and 1,030.15 is: 1,545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.31 : 2,277.47 = 1,030.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.31/2,277.47 = 1,030.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.31x = 2,277.47 × 1,030.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.31x = 2,346,135.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,135.72/1,518.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.23

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